Sr. M. Bernadette, F.S.G.M. She was born Jan. 27, 1930 in Meppen, Germany to Heinrich and Anna (Huer) Eixler and baptized Agnes. Recognizing her povertybefore the Lord, she rejoiced at His humility ofbecoming man for each of us. 110 2 _ a Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George 151 _ _ a Thuiner Franziskanerinnen 4xx's: Alternate Name Forms (5) According to the standard version of the legend, we hear that in the city of Selem in Libya, there was a large pond where a terrible dragon lived. How many brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts . The Catholic farm boy came into the world during an Oklahoma dust storm. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George were founded in 1869 in a small village in northern Germany. Albania, Brazil, Cuba, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, P.O. Check out their community at https://altonfranciscans.org. This joyful realization beckons us to leave all things behind and follow Him by making His Merciful Love visible. Thats gotten us all through it, said Sister Clementia of the prayer support. With this new affiliation, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George share in the governance of the OSF Healthcare System and have served in various roles throughout the Ministry. Over the next several decades, the sisters took on roles of education and other ministries and now servein Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Nebraska, within 12 different houses. Its so beautiful. She draws comfort realizing that as the church hopes for the return of the faithful following a year of pandemic separation, our injuries, our sufferings are uniting people.. by Mother Emily Ann Lindsey, A.S.S.P. Additionally, each Sister continues to go on annual retreats. Candidates for entrance into our community must be single, Catholic women in good physical, mental and moral health, with appropriate personal maturity. In 1923, missionary Sisters were sent to the United States. Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. Sister M. Magdalene Diaz offers pastoral care to parishioners of St. Pius who are homebound, in hospitals and in nursing homes. Visit www.altonfranciscans.org/feastday to view pictures and videos of the occasion. She was 86. We are a Catholic Congregation of women religious whose presence throughout the world strives "to make the merciful love of Christ visible in our service." We were founded in 1869 in Thuine, Germany . At any rate, God appears to have blessed the connection between the two men. Due to restrictions in place, we are unable to invite you to attend the ceremonies, however you are welcome to join us in prayer and participation via Livestream. The Order expanded to the U.S. in 1923 with the founding of a Provincialate and Novitiate in Alton, Illinois, which continues to be . In 1935, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George assumed ownership of the Home and their care for the elderly in this Archdiocese has continued for over 85 years. The three Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George injured in a June 9 automobile accident are, from left, Sister M. Magdalene, Sister M. Clementia, and Sister M. Michael. They spend the majority of their time adoring Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and praying that the merciful love of Christ continue to be made known. Currently, Sister M. Bernadette Morse and Sister M. Michael Reding teach at Alleman Catholic High School, Sister M. Clementia Toalson teaches at Jordan Catholic School and also serves as the St. Pius X Parish Director of Religious Education. What a gift! It is a joy for families and residents, 2023 Mother of Good Counsel Home. We shouldnt be here, she said. Members of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George serving in the Diocese of Peoria are pictured at a gathering earlier this year at St. Catherine Convent on Wagner Lane in Peoria. As a sister, my life is something that seems daunting to a world that does not understand the mystery of Christianity, but for those graced by the light of the Holy Spirit, one can taste and see how true Christs words are: Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it (Matthew 10:39). Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Contact Sr. M. Karolyn, F.S.G.M. Originally from Rhode Island, I graduated with a degree in Theology from Franciscan University and worked as a youth minister and director of religious education in Tennessee for two years before entering religious life. What a blessing it is to belong to the Lord in this way! In January of 2014 the sisters also began teaching at The High School of Saint Thomas More. They started out with serving retired priests at Bonacum House in 1987 and Maria Regina Residence in 1989. Discerning religious life? We do this through a variety of apostolic activities throughout the United States. What a blessing it is to belong to the Lord in this way! Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart,9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423. Sister M. Anselma was appointed superior of the new congregation and assumed the title Mother. In the summer of 1995, the first FSGM sisters began serving at St. Matthew Catholic School in Champaign. 140 feet (42.7 m) Materials. On April 1, 1925, the FSGM congregation purchased its first establishment in the United States Nazareth Home in Alton. But in life - and in death . It is now located on two campuses in AltonSaint Anthony's Health Center and Saint Clare's Hospital. My name is Sr. M. Karolyn and I have been with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George since 2005. We got to see a day in the life of a sister and learn more. Flee in such moments to the Sacred Heart, Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. Birth name: Nicole Elizabeth Belongea Birthplace: Appleton, Wisconsin Entrance: 1997 First profession: 2000 Final profession: 2005 Education: Associate's in business, Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois Bachelor's in business, Franciscan University of Steubenville . In 2011, the Sisters began serving seminarians in Havana, Cuba, at San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary. These years lay the foundation for the sister's entire religious life. The Maria Regina Residence is a similar home in the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. It maintains hospitals, institutions for the disabled, nursing and old peoples homes as well as schools. Upon determining they were religious Sisters, he went right to work on anointing us and praying over us. There is every reason to believe that he was a real martyr who suffered at Lydda in Palestine, probably before the time of Constantine. This awareness became within me a joyful zeal to evangelize, since to whom much is given much would be expected (Luke 12:48). . They were encouraged to take the name of a parish they founded in GermanySt. After asking the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George to provide care in the nursing home in 1932, the NCWU sold the facility to the Sisters in 1935. By "looking upon Him whom we have pierced" (John 19:37), we come to a deeper recognition of the Lord's immense mercy towards us. August 15th, 2012, was a momentous day for the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George located in Alton, Illinois. 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We are also grateful to Bishop Jenky for his support and dedication to making the religious presence visible within the Diocese of Peoria as well asthe priests, religious and laity who have welcomed, ministered to, and encouraged the FSGM sisters in this diocese. Thuine is between Bremen and the border with the Netherlands. Daniel Sokol, OSB St. Benedict had a vast and mystical understanding of several books of. 1 Franciscan Way / Alton, IL 62002-9020 I sit here and think, How can you deny the goodness of God?. Eventually these Sisters moved to Alton . The Bishop Emeritus of San Cristbal de las Casas, Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi Esquivel, who is co-ordinating the work, explained to EFE on Wednesday that the proposal will be presented in April at the assembly of the Mexican Episcopal Conference (CEM) and in May it will be presented in Rome by the Archbishop of Puebla, Vctor Snchez, president of the Pastoral Liturgical Commission. Obedience is a submission to follow the guidance of the superiors. The Italian Romanesque Revival style church previously served as a parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Sister Magdalene was the driver and was able to walk out of the van on her own. Like each of us, St. Teresa Benedicta experienced various forms of suffering in her life, physical and emotional and spiritual, which, in her case, culminated in the ultimate gift of her life in. They were members of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, and were sent at the request of Father Gerhard Dall, the pastor of St. George the Martyr Parish in Thuine, to aid and care for orphaned children and the sick of the surrounding village. , adding that the necessary steps would be discussed with the health department. My name is Sr. M. Karolyn and I have been with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George since 2005. After hospitalization in Springfield for a broken left leg as well as broken ribs and vertebrae, she is now at the Motherhouse in Alton and undergoing rehabilitation. His call to Be not afraid resonated deeply within me and his pontificate was formative in my relationship with Jesus and my love for the Church. [9] The Postulancy is a young woman's gradual immersion into the religious life. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George is a Roman Catholic Congregation of consecrated women whose spirituality is derived from St. Francis of Assisi. We, her daughters, seek to followher lived example ofbeing simple, humble, and joyful Sisters. Two of the major health care venues the Sisters serve in are Saint Anthony's Health Center and Mother of Good Counsel Home. Our Sisters serve in Administration, Activities, Nursing, Pastoral Care, Sacristan, Caring for the Convent, Finance, Grounds-keeping, and more! Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist. 1 of 3. Box 9020 Alton, IL 62002-9020 618-463-2757 vocations@altonfranciscans.org www.altonfranciscans.org 1869 Year Founded 145 (American Province) Members 18-30 Age Range Thuine, Germany Generalate Dioceses More information Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. 636-677-3235. According to Sister Clementia, the three were southbound on Interstate 55 on their way to the Alton provincial house for summer assignments. Mother M. Anselma was sent on mission from her original congregation, the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Strasbourg, to serve at the Church of St. George in the town of Thuine under the direction of the pastor, Fr. They have also served at St. Pius X Catholic Church, ministering to the needs of the parish. St. George, Martyr ( Musei Vaticani) Countless stories are told about St. George, including the famous episode of the dragon and the girl saved by the saint. Visithttps://guadalupeshrine.org/ to learn more about this beautiful place of pilgrimage in the midwest! So many miraculous things happened., Sister Clementia explained that somehow her legs ended up on top of the dashboard. After much prayer and consideration, Sister M. Anselma, along with three other sisters, received permission to separate from their original congregation and dedicate themselves to the service of the people of Thuine. When you love Jesus, get ready for the adventure He will lead you on. From: Fr. The community of nuns, which was established in Thuine in 1869, runs several day schools and a boarding school for boys.