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incorporates natural farming practices; Prayer Lodge in Busby, Montana, and Nia Kuumba Discernment House in St. Louis, Missouri and Oldenburg Franciscan Center, a Spirituality Center on campus. Our foreign mission is in Papua New Guinea. For further info see http://www. oldenburgfranciscans.org or call our vocation director, Sr. Joan Miller (812) 933-6417 or e-mail: vocations@ oldenburgosf.com.

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Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (O.S.F.) We celebrate our mission to be a transforming presence in society through witnessing Gospel values. We strive to be prayerful women of faith, prophetic vision, and courage. As 104 sisters in community serving the poor and empowering others to live the gospel with hope and joy, we serve in 15 states in the United States in pastoral care, education, health care, youth ministry, and social services. As Franciscans for Earth, we are committed to working for systemic change in environmental issues. In the words of our foundress, Mother Ernestine Matz, “There is no place too far, no service too humble, and no person too lowly.” Visit our web site at http://www. franciscansisters-olph.org for information. Vocations, 335 South Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122; (314) 965- 3700; fax: (314) 965-3710; e-mail: vocations@fsolph.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Peace (F.S.P.) The Franciscan Sisters of Peace were founded in 1986 in the Archdiocese of New York. Their charism is to live the Gospel and to follow in the footprints of Jesus Christ in the manner of Francis and Clare of Assisi. They follow the Rule of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and are committed to being peacemakers in word and witness. Franciscan Spirituality forms the common heart of the congregation. The Associates of the Franciscan Sisters of Peace are lay women who live the Franciscan spirit and charism of peacemaking in their own lives. Franciscan Sisters of Peace minister in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, New Mexico and California in education, religious education, pastoral and social work, and prison ministry. Women who are practicing Catholics are welcome to contact Sr. Ann Smith, FSP (Vowed Membership) or Mrs. Judith Peterson (Associates), 20 Ridge Street, Haverstraw, NY 10928; (845) 942-2527; e-mail: secretary@fspnet.org; website: http://www.fspnet.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (F.S.P.A.) As Franciscans we commit ourselves to promoting sustainability of the environment, seeking peace and justice for all, and inviting new members to join us on our Franciscan journey. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have prayed 24/7 since 1878. This Eucharistic Adoration is the essence of who we are and what we do. Today more than 300 Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and 220 Affiliates and 125 Prayer Partners live a spirituality of Loving Presence in mission, in community, and in solidarity with the oppressed. We minister throughout the United States as well as Canada, Central America, Mexico and Africa. We offer a wide variety of ministry options including education, health care, parish—just to name a few. Let’s talk. Membership Office, 912 Market Street, La Crosse, WI 54601-8800; (888) 683-FSPA (toll free); e-mail: membership@fspa.org; website: http://www. fspa.org. See our web ad at www.VocationGuide.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Rochester, MN (O.S.F.) The Franciscan Sisters of Rochester, MN, believe as St. Francis did: that we are all brothers and sisters, one family under God. With a rich spiritual heritage and the strength of prayer and community, we choose ministries guided by societal needs and the call to justice. You will find us across the United States, in Cambodia or Colombia, in inner cities and rural areas, responding to the call to justice and peace; we are teachers, nurses, spiritual directors, artists, writers, administrators, religious educators,

counselors, social workers, therapists, and healers of creation. We believe in the empowerment of women and the worth and dignity of every person. We learn as we teach, are healed as we heal others, and are changed as we pray and act with compassion. We hope to join with others in creating with compassion a just and loving global community. For more information, contact: Central Minister, Rochester Franciscan Life Teams, (888) 277-4741; e-mail: ann.redig@myclearwave.net; website: http://www.rochesterfranciscan.org.

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Franciscan Sisters of Saint Elizabeth (F.S.S.E.) Following in the footsteps of our Founder Blessed Ludovico and living under the Third Order Regular Rule of Saint Francis, we commit ourselves to a Gospel life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. As a multi-cultural community, we minister to God’s people on five continents. World-wide we daily unite ourselves as community through our common celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Divine Office, Holy Hour, and meditation. We offer our service through education, health care, parish ministry, care of the elderly, and evangelization. We joyfully embrace living in community, sharing a life of prayer while being active in our ministries. Are you called to journey with us? Call, write, or e-mail. Request information; come visit. The first step of the journey is yours to take. Let us assist you along the way. Vocation Office, Franciscan Sisters of Saint Elizabeth, 499 Park Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054; (973) 539-3797; e-mail: sr_cathylynn@yahoo.com; website: http://www.franciscansisters.com.

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Franciscan Sisters of St. Paul, MN (O.S.F.) Known internationally as the Franciscan Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Angels, we serve in the United States, Netherlands, Brazil, and Germany. We are committed to live the Gospel plainly and simply among the people, to serve each other in community, and be open to God’s challenge, whatever the time and place, in actively relieving human suffering. We serve in multiple ministries abroad, and in the U.S. we minister in health care, education, and social services, especially among the poor. Prayer is the substance of our choice of life. We invite any woman between the ages of 21 and 40 who wishes to accompany us on our journey to join us as a member or associate. Minimum education required is high school; college degree preferred. Visit http://www.askmotherrose. org for more information. Vocation Director, 1388 Prior Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116; (651) 690-1501; e-mail: maryldolezal@yahoo.com.

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Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement (S.A.) We are a community of women founded in 1898 who share a vowed life within the context of community. Our spiritual and community life nurture and make possible our ministries that vary according to ones gifts and background. At present our sisters minister in the United States, Canada, Italy, Japan, and Brazil. We are currently involved in faith formation, pastoral ministry, social services, kindergartens, retreat and guest house ministry. Vocation Ministry, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524; (845) 230-8200; e-mail: VocationMinistry@graymoor.org; website: http://www.graymoor.org.

See ad on page 29. Code 211.

Franciscan Sisters of the Poor (S.F.P.) We are women who have heard the call from Christ to “heal my wounds in the poor and suffering.” We walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, committed to a Gospel way of life. An international congregation in the geographical areas of the United States, Brazil, Italy, Africa, and the Philippines, we respond to people in need through our healing presence and diversity of gifts. Sisters in the United States are involved in pastoral/spiritual ministry, health care, social outreach, and direct services to the poor and homeless. Prayer, contemplation, and community are central to our lives. You are welcome to “come

and see!” Contact: Vocation Office, 60 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215-5105; (513) 761-9040, ext. 132; e-mail: vocations@franciscansisters.org; web: http:// www.franciscansisters.org. See our web ad at www. VocationGuide.org.

See ad on page 86. Code #032.

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Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart (O.S.F.) As Franciscan women in the church today we share our lives in prayer, community, and ministry. Located in Indiana, Illinois, California, and Brazil, South America; our ministries include: health care in hospitals, clinics, home health, support programs for pregnant teens, and social service programs; education as teachers, administrators, librarians, and religious education coordinators; parish ministry as liturgists, pastoral associates, youth ministers, and coordinators of parish programs; retreat ministry and ministry among the base communities of the Amazon area of Brazil, South America. Contact: Vocation Director, 9201 West St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423; (815) 464-3873; e-mail: vocations@fssh.net; website: http://www.fssh.net.

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Good Shepherd Sisters (G.S.S.) We are an international congregation with over 4,000 vowed members both apostolic and contemplative. We have communities in 71 countries throughout the world. Our mission is one of reconciliation. We believe that, “One Person is of More Value than a World.” Through our prayer and ministry we strive to model our lives after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who left the 99 to respond to the one in special need. Our apostolic work includes a variety of human services, primarily social work and social justice advocacy with a particular focus on women and children. Our contemplative prayer strives to bring the liberating love of Jesus, the Good Shepherd to all of God’s people.