
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 Mission Statement of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph includes that we are: “committed to care for all Creation”. This water barrel was given to the Sisters by students at Immaculata Academy because they recognized and honored our commitment to care for Creation. The barrel is very useful for the flower garden at St. Francis Park. As Franciscans we see creation as the “first book of revelation” (St. Bonaventure).
Let us reflect on the wise words of our Church leaders below:
“Respect for life and for the dignity of the human person also extends to the rest of creation, which is called to join man in praising God.” Pope John Paul II
“Respect for the human being and respect for nature are one and the same, but they will both be able to develop and to reach their full dimension if we respect the Creator and his creature in the human being and in nature.” Pope Benedict XVI
“A Christian who does not protect Creation, who does not let it grow, is a Christian who does not care about the work of God, that work that was born from the love of God for us. And this is the first response to the first creation: protect creation, make it grow.” Pope Francis
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 reflection on Mother Colette by Sister Benedicta Dega, FSSJ
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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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