Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

#tbt St. Nicholas School in Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Opened on September 17, 1893 by Sr. M. Clotilda, superior, and Srs. M. Markus and Nepmucene. It was our only mission in the Camden diocese at that time. In the 1950s when this photo was taken enrollment was approximately 300 students.

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At Red Hill Farm, the farmers are busy growing fruits and vegetables. Soon it will be time to harvest them. Can you help by giving toward the cost of some equipment? This will help the farm team in the harvesting this fall? Thanks! Click here to donate: https://buff.ly/3b1jP3W. #Blueberrygarden, #theSistersofStFrancis, #RedHillFarm

Join us as we pray for Sister Margaret St. John Brocato, OSF, 92, who died in Assisi House on Wednesday, October 14. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 71 years. Sister Margaret St. John was born in Baltimore where she was a member of SS Philip and James Parish and a graduate of Seton High School. She entered the congregation in 1947 and professed her first vows in 1949. She later earned a BS in Education from Mt. St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg and an MA in Administration from the Catholic University of America. Sister Margaret ministered primarily in elementary education as both teacher and principal. May God rest her soul. You can read her full obituary here:https://osfphila.org//sister-margaret-st-john-brocato-die/

#TBT St. Joseph Hospital in Baltimore was the second hospital founded by the congregation. Originally three small dwellings at 187, 189, and 191 N. Caroline Street were offered to Mother Agnes for the sick by a Ms. Catherine Eberhard. Three sisters went to Baltimore on September 25, 1864, to begin this work. A small unit was opened to the public early in 1865.

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Join us as we pray for the repose of the soul of Sr. Emily Ann Herbes, OSF, (formerly Sister Marie Antoinette), (84) who died in Assisi House on October 14. She was born in Portland, Oregon, and later moved to Pendleton where she was a member of St. Mary Parish and a graduate of St. Joseph Academy. She entered the congregation in 1954 and professed her first vows in 1957.She earned a B.S. in Education from Marylhurst College and an M.A. in Education from Seattle University. She ministered in education, social services, and as congregational historian. May she rest in peace. Read her full obituary here: https://osfphila.org//sister-emily-ann-herbes-dies-at-the/.

Our Sr. Marie Lucey is one of those working to get out the vote. She's the associate director of Franciscan Action Network (FAN), which made three videos this year to encourage people to vote. "We don't have a good history of voting in this country," Lucey said. "We either take too much for granted, or people think their vote doesn't count. But voting is a right and a responsibility."

At Red Hill Farm, the farmers are working on growing and planting in preparation for the fall and next spring. When the water pump broke this summer, it was an unexpected challenge that the team overcame. Now, they are planning a blueberry garden and would like your support. Please give and know that you will be remembered for years to come. https://buff.ly/3b1jP3W #Blueberrygarden, #theSistersofStFrancis, #RedHillFarm

Congratulations Sr. Donna Jo.