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Bernardine Franciscan Sisters

We hope you will get to know more about our lives and our mission.

The Bernardine Franciscan Sisters dedicate their lives in service to others through education, pastoral & social services, care of the sick and other works that benefit the poor.

05/28/2026

Thank you to General Literacy Foundation for our 2026 adult literacy grant! Funding received will support our ESL & GED programs at Mother Veronica Resource Center: https://www.mvresource.org/mvr/

05/25/2026

2026 BFS Sisters Jubilee

05/21/2026

It was wonderful to have Nonno Alby's fantastic Pizza Truck for our Staff Appreciation Day at St. Joseph Villa last week! We are so grateful for our wonderful staff and all they do for our Sisters!

05/07/2026

Enjoyed a beautiful celebration of this year's Jubilarians at St. Joseph Villa last Sunday! S.Lorraine (MSC), S. Annuntia (MSC), S. Agnes (MSC), S. Ruth Ann (OSF), S. Joasandra (OSF), S. Theresa (MSC), S. Maria james (OSF), and S. Claude Marie (OSF). Blessings to these wonderful Sisters!

05/05/2026

Celebrating appreciation and the joyful integration of new members into the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Associate Group. Grateful for the gift of community and shared mission.

05/03/2026

We offered our gratitude to our donors—faithful companions in our mission and in the sustenance of the Sisters—through the grace and joy of our Spring Gathering 2026.

04/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who wished us a joyful Easter! This past week, from Thursday through Sunday, we journeyed together through prayer, reflection, and community as we prepared for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. ✝️

Each day drew us deeper into hope, renewal, and the promise of new life. 🌸 We carry that light with us beyond Easter - now and always.

04/05/2026

Today, in the quiet of the morning, we remember The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. ✝️
“He is not here; He has risen.” – Matthew 28:6
In stillness, life was restored.
In silence, hope was fulfilled.
🌿 Have you seen quiet hope in your life recently?
We invite you to share or simply pause and reflect with us.

La Resurrección de Jesucristo
“No está aquí; ha resucitado.”
A Ressurreição de Jesus Cristo
“Ele não está aqui; ressuscitou.”

03/27/2026

😇 join us this Holy Week and Easter.🐰 Whether you’re familiar with church traditions or just looking for a moment of peace, you’re warmly invited.
This is a time to slow down, reflect, and come together—through meaningful gatherings, quiet moments, and celebration. 🙌Each service marks a step in the journey toward Easter, a day centered on hope, renewal, and new beginnings.
Come as you are, stay for what you need

03/25/2026

Part 3 | Faith in Every Season
Faith has a way of showing up in unexpected places. 🏈
In Part 3, Sister shares how her time with the New York Giants continues to influence her vocation today. Lessons of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance became tools God uses to strengthen her faith.

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450 St. Bernardine Street
Reading, PA
19607

Website

https://www.bfranciscan.org/

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