Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph
We, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph,
witness the Gospel in joy and peace, committed to prayer, service, and
care for all creation.
FSSJ Mission Statement
Remembering the Birthday of Mother Colette!
October 29, 1865 holds a special place in the history of our congregation for it was the day on which Hugo von Hilbert and Adele Siemniszko Hilbert celebrated the birth of their third daughter who would be baptized Agnes Victoria. Surrounded by the love of her mother (who sadly died less than a year after her birth), her devoted father, her older sisters Amalia and Marianne., and Theresa Klein who became Hugo’s wife, it is recorded that “Agnes grew up in “An atmosphere of warmth, faith and joy.”
Those qualities resonated throughout the life of Agnes, who became our Foundress Mother Colette Hilbert. On her 159th birthday, we have great cause to proclaim, “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!”
Picture below is Agnes Victoria Hilbert at the age of 16. She later was named Mother Colette Hilbert.
Our Mission & Vision
Helping to connect people to faith
We, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph,
witness the Gospel in joy and peace,
committed to prayer, service, and care for all creation.
Click ‘Read More’ to read a reflection by the late Sister Geraldine Rutkowski, FSSJ about her picture of St. Francis.
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Prayer ~ Reflection
Remembrance Garden
A place that offers opportunities for prayer
and quiet reflection.
5229 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY 14075
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