Community of St Francis (CSF), European Province

As Franciscan sisters, an autonomous part of the Society of St. Francis, our primary vocation is to live the gospel. The context is our life in community, under vows. Our wide range of backgrounds, abilities and gifts contributes to variety in the expression of prayer, study and work, the key elements of our life. Prayer together and alone, with the Eucharist being central, is the heart of our lives. In UK five sisters are priests, and one in Korea. One sister lives the solitary life. Two are in residential care.

Study nurtures our spiritual life, enabling and enriching our service. Work encompasses practical domestic tasks and wide-ranging ministries. Currently these include hospitality, spiritual direction, parish ministry, administration, local church and diocesan roles, ecclesiastical sewing, leading quiet days and retreats, campaigning for justice and care of creation, support and advocacy with marginalised people, being a presence in poor urban areas, and work with deaf blind people. Some of this work is salaried, much is voluntary.

Enriched by the unique gifts of each sister, and by collaboration with our SSF brothers, we continue to embrace the challenge of living a Franciscan life in today’s world.

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