Our Community at St. William of York

The fraternity of Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus at St. William of York includes Sr. Mary Lou Anthony, Sr. Lisa Lorenz, and Sr. Vilma Butron.

Our Charism

The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus were founded in Aquila, Italy, by Barbara Micarelli on Christmas Day, 1879. We are vowed religious called to live the Gospel following in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and the spirituality of our Foundress. By living in simplicity, poverty, humility and charity, we give witness to the Christmas message of peace and joy.

Our Life in Common

We are a fraternity of praise and worship. In order to nourish our spiritual common life, we pray the Liturgy of the Hours in common and live an intense sacramental life. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, days of recollection and the annual retreat are among the means we use to grow in the life of the Spirit.

We live together as sisters in response to the invitation of Jesus, “As I have loved you, so you also should love one another” (Jn. 13:34). Charity, peace and Franciscan joy are the hallmarks of our fraternal life. The goal of our fraternal life is to find and experience God together through common prayer, community meals and gatherings, and our shared apostolic mission.

Our Service to the Church

As an international congregation, our sisters are present in the United States, Italy, France, Albania, Libya, Cameroon, Philippines, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, and Brazil. We respond to the needs of our society, especially the poor, the disadvantaged, and those most in need of assistance by working to promote the culture and dignity of every human person. We strive to live and spread our charisma through education, health care, pastoral care and social services.

“Come and See”

If you feel the Lord is calling you to a life of Gospel simplicity and service to His kingdom, please contact:

Sr. Lisa Lorenz
13 Emerson Court
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 288-0201

Other US contact information:

Vocation Director
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus
1215 Kresson Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-428-8834
fmijcomeandsee@yahoo.com
http://www.cmswr.org/member_communities/FMSIJ.htm

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