Our History
Three prophetic women answered God's call to serve the immigrant population of St. Louis in
1901. They responded to the needs of Polish immigrants for education to empower them to be responsible and contributing citizens, as well as people of faith, loyal to their Church and to their heritage.
Now, our Sisters respond to society's current needs in ministry that we might empower others. With a common heart, we commit ourselves to 
evangelize everyone, everywhere, everyway and to address global warming and other issues affecting our planet earth. The Canticle of St. Francis reminds us to be in right relationship with one another and with the earth. The Sisters, along with Franciscans nationally, will work to inform and affect earth issues.
Responding to the needs of
God's people in 14 states and 22 dioceses in:
- Education – elementary through university schools
- Campus ministry and pastoral ministry in parishes
- Pastoral care in nursing homes and hospitals
- Native American reservations
- Hospitals and nursing homes
- Prisons and women's shelters and victims of abuse
- Centers for spiritual renewal
- Volunteer work and prayer ministry
