We invite you into "the Mess of radical Gospel living!"

"Life with God and in God will always be an adventure."

We're excited to have you with us this Catholic Sisters Week!

All are invited to join, experience and listen with FSPA as we celebrate women religious!   

"There was fun, excitement and challenge in all of it."

"It came to me when I first visited St. Rose ..."

Are you discerning and wondering "How will I navigate my changing role as a daughter?"

Meet Sister Kristin along the #2019MeetOurSisters Tour route today!

Are you called to add your voice to the vocation conversation? 

Sister Dawn, nurturing relationships and National Vocation Awareness Week!

"Who am I called to be?"

Have faith "in your deepest desires and God's grace."

"... exciting to see what ministry has offered me."

"I had several strong influences to inspire me."

"Francis would be happy" for the "diversity of the Franciscan family."

"No matter where discernment takes you, carry today's Gospel acclamation as you journey forth ..."

‘My delight has been being spirit led to an ever-deepening relationship with God.’

"I just knew since second grade," shares Sister Linda about her discernment.

How a candid conversation led to 60 years of religious life.

Honoring discernment, ministry and perpetual adoration

“I still choose to live it every day.”

“It just seemed to be my way,” says Sister Lorraine.

Sister Rosile's advice to discerners: “Trust in God — you will be making the right choice.”

"I love companioning people as they live into the fullness of God's invitation for their life."

Sharing support — like she received in vocations — with future Franciscan leaders.

In Sister Laura’s Show me a sign video, she discusses how she navigates her changing role as daughter.

"The most exciting realization ... is that I'm not finished!"

Celebrating the selfless giving of FSPA jubilarians!

Celebrating love, action ... and discernment in Holy Week.

From discernment to ministry, Sister Jacinta inspires: "You've given me something to think about."

In Sister Jacinta’s Show me a sign video, she discusses the common religious life discernment question, “Will I stay in contact with my family?” 

"Tapping into wisdom and knowledge ... as we all walk together to make a difference in the world."

Sister Dawn, in this Show me a sign video, discusses the common religious life discernment question: How will religious life affect my relationships?

"You can't say yes to religious life until you can say no to it. It must be a free choice."

In Sister Sarah’s Show me a sign video, she and her parents discuss the common religious life discernment question, “What if my family isn’t Catholic?” 
 

"Being a part of community has clearly amplified what I can do with my life in ways that I could never do as a single Catholic woman."

In our premiere video, watch Sister Lucy and her sister Eileen talk about the sibling relationship during discernment and after profession of vows. 

"Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment" and FSPA give voice to 'counter-cultural choices.'

Reach out to our brothers and sisters -- do what is yours to do -- through prayer, in ministry.

Ask any Catholic sister: a "yes" to religious life can open more doors than ever imagined.

Where do these pioneers, blazing their own paths to religious life, inspire you to go?

FSPA celebrates the ministry, since Aug. 1, 1978, of perpetual adoration to the world.

We learn by asking questions…lots and lots of questions. 

When someone wants to learn more about membership with our congregation, we receive and answer some common questions time and again. And, to help answer those, we've created a reflection guide (learn more and reserve your copy!) ... 

"... each new shape of clay," shares Sister Amy about her time with Sister Laurice at the potter's wheel, "mirrored my own transformation as a religious sister."

"... living religious life is a journey," shares Sister Sandra, who learned in ministry that "miracles happen."

"In my heart," shares Sister Cormarie, "my vows were final the first time I spoke them."

Praying for religious life on April 22: who will you invite to the conversation?

Celebrating love, action ... discernment in Holy Week.

Tending to discernment requires prayer, guidance, openness ... risking the goodness when found.

He fills our spirits with joy!

Sisters Amy and Kathy reached out to hundreds of people with "Discernment of signs along the way: your story of service in the Catholic Church" at the recent Los Angeles Religious Education Congress.

"The time is blooming with opportunity, and craving what we have to offer."

"The trust lay people put in me with their personal lives." 

God guides us to explore the depths of vocational discernment even in the most dreaded circumstances, with us as we confront the temptations that threaten our fidelity to live in communion with God.

Will we live with eyes wide open or avert our glance, ignoring our brothers and sisters in need?

In a chair, near a window, Sister Maris prays and receives stability, change and connection.

Like a scientific finding, discernment starts with a question.

From novice to the common good: the language of discerning religious life.

Calling through quiet to her innermost spirit and that of God, and listening "to find the courage and RESPOND" is, for Sister Anita, prayer. 

Sister Rita Mae Fischer finds sanctuary, centering, connection and courage in the heartache of death through painting.

What would happen if we woke up and fostered peace and positivity instead of hate and greed?

Sister Amy, in her own discernment, found that "Each community carried individual tones and music of life."

Discernment: imagining yourself in new climates, cultures an invitation from God. 

What would happen if you contacted the community whose website is open in your browser?

"Good Morning Jesus" -- my soul's connection with the presence of God.

Your obituary: will it speak to your courage, service, voice, gifts?

FSPA: living modern lives, sacred traditions.

The Holy Spirit is really good at getting my attention, inviting me to contemplation.

As each bell chimed, my vision of the world widened; I've prayed for people around the globe.

Witness what it means to walk the Gospel-centered journey of life as a religious sister.

Road of discernment: your gifts and talents may be precious fuel for propelling us into the future.

Sisters Kristin and Laurie celebrate religious vows: rejoice and pray with us!

Commitment to prayer, service polishes their priceless lives.

The circle of discernment: even wider when you consider that the whole Catholic church is praying for you.

Are you ready to allow God--not a stagnant statue of your own creation--to be the form you follow?

Traveling through your own Egypt experience for the cool waters of friendship, understanding and companionship in discernment.

Service and discernment: are you open to the idea that God co-creates with you the future?

Journeying in the now to beckoning vocation: Sister Amy’s Six Word Mission Story.

Trust—on the days you feel like you aren't measuring up to your discernment resolutions—in the power of prayer.

The clear invitation of the Advent season: amidst the work make way for hope in our hearts, hope in discernment.

Discernment: How you wait is just as important as the waiting.

Leaving your illusions at the door: who you are and why God calls you to discern religious life.

Religious discernment: scrutinizing, eliminating and finding the right fit.

Searching and serving--every day--those on the periphery.

What if, like St. Clare, you lived your life steeped in prayer?

Crossing 800 and 138-year-old thresholds to love, acceptance and forgiveness.

Are you nurturing the coals and fanning the flames of discernment?

Are you called to join a family of Franciscans working in service of the Gospel?

The jubilee of your life: is discernment leading you to enjoy it rather than endure it?

Words, vows, renewing commitment: what does your life call you to today?

Who are the trailblazers in your life? Are you willing to go where God leads?

How does your calendar tell the story of chronos and kairos in your life?