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
THE VIII CENTENARY OF THE STIGMATA OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
“From the wounds to new life.”
St. Francis was drawn to visit the mountainside of La Verna frequently. For him, the biting cold, harshness, and austere beauty provided the perfect site for penance, prayer and contemplation.
On September17, 1224, as St. Francis of Assisi was on retreat at that sacred place, fasting and praying a forty day lent in honor of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14) and St. Michael the Archangel (September 29), he received the stigmata; that is, the wounds of Christ were revealed on his hands, feet, and side.
St. Francis when he received the stigmata.
Artwork by Sister Geraldine Rutkowski, FSSJ
For more information on the Stigmata go to Current News above.
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 Sister Judith Elaine Salzman, FSSJ, that reminds us “God wants to lead us in a dance we’ve never danced before”.
What We Do
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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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