World Humanitarian Day World Humanitarian Day is commemorated every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honor all aid and health workers who continue to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need. The Day highlights the importance, effectiveness,…
Category: Felician Sisters
St Maximilian Kolbe – August 14th
The mother of St Maximilian Kolbe, Felician Associate in Poland, died March 17, 1946.
‘The Church needs you’
Pope Leo XIV to LCWR sisters: ‘The church needs you’ News News Religious Life Pope Leo delivers a pre-recorded video message to attendees at the LCWR assembly Aug. 12, 2026, in Orlando. (GSR/Dan Stockman) by Dan Stockman Orlando, Fla. — August 12, 2026 Share on BlueskyShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail to a friendPrint Pope Leo…
1st International Felician Chapter of Mats 2026
1st International Felician Chapter of Mats It is a sacred gathering of our Felician Family that takes place every six years. The tradition dates back to the beginnings of the Franciscan movement, when St. Francis called the early Franciscans together. They rolled out their sleeping mats in the Assisi countryside. In that same spirit of…
St. Clare of Assisi August 11th
St. Clare of Assisi was born in Assisi on July 16, 1194, as Chiara Offreduccio, the beautiful eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana. Tradition says her father was a wealthy representative of an ancient Roman family and her mother was a very devout woman belonging to the noble family…
St. Dominic – Our Dominican Brothers and Sisters
Saint Dominic became aware that the preacher had to practice what he preached and connect with the people of God. He and a few Cistercians formed what was the beginning of the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans. Saint Dominic is the Patron Saint of: Astronomers Dominican Republic Saint Dominic’s Story If he…