Established in 1891, the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls are a religious community dedicated to a life of prayer, simple living and service to those in need in the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. As Franciscans, we are committed to nonviolence as we seek to heal and serve the poor and people on the margins. Our ministries have evolved over the years. As pioneers in rural health ca
re and education, we started the first hospital and nursing home in Little Falls, along with a boarding school that served high school girls from 1927-1977. Our ministries and service to people in need spread across the United States and to other countries beginning in 1962 with a mission in Peru. Our outreach in Latin America continues today with ministries in Saltillo and San Rafael, Mexico. Today, we sponsor various ministries to promote Franciscan valuesโresponding to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Integral Ecology, Franciscan Spiritual Connections, and the Associate Relationship extend the mission of the Franciscan community out into the world. Franciscan Associates
https://www.fslf.org/pages/franciscan-associates
Call: (320)632-0680 | Email: [email protected]
The Associate Relationship involves lay people who partner with the Franciscan Sisters to live out Gospel values in their daily lives. Associates support the sistersโ mission through active ministry, prayer and community involvement. They strive to deepen their relationship with God and model a vision of community that includes all creation. Franciscan Spiritual Connections
https://www.fslf.org/pages/FranciscanSpiritualConnections
Call: (320)632-0680 | Email: [email protected]
Franciscan Spiritual Connections offers retreats, spiritual direction and events that deepen the reverence for all creation and inspire compassionate presence in the world. This ministry provides opportunities for spiritual growth through the lens of Franciscan values, fostering hope, healing and renewal. Integral Ecology
https://www.fslf.org/pages/IntegralEcology
Call: (320)632-0680 | Email: [email protected]
Integral Ecology is a holistic approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental, social, economic, and cultural issues. Inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si', this ministry focuses on environmental advocacy, sustainability and social justice. It aims to address the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor by promoting practices that respect and protect all of creation. For more information about the mission and ministries of the Franciscan Sisters visit our website https://www.fslf.org/
