What should I do if I am interested in learning more about your community?

Contact us by email, phone or mail and we will be happy to respond.

Are you Catholics?

Yes, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist is a Pontifical Religious Order of the Catholic Church.

How long does it take to become a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist?

The process of becoming a Sister includes these phases: pre-postulancy for an unspecified period of time, postulancy for one year, novitiate for two years, first vows for three to nine years, and perpetual vows which lasts for the rest of the Sister's life. During the time of formation, the woman discovers the meaning of a vocation from God, and with the Community, how her gifts and talents might become integrated in the mission of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist.

Do you wear a "uniform"?

What we wear is called a "habit." We wear this distinctive clothing to make it apparent that we are religious women. Our habit is a simple full length brown dress with a Franciscan cord, a black veil and our community insignia.

What are vows?

A vow is a promise made to God and sanctioned by the Church. We profess three vows: chastity, poverty and obedience. These vows are known as the "evangelical counsels," in other words, they are ways to help men or women live a life according to the Gospel of Christ. The vows are taken for life, and they free the Sisters to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their vocation.

Do most Sisters know at a young age that they have a vocation?

There is no set age at which to discover that God is calling you to religious life. While some Sisters knew as youth that they had a special calling from God, many women realize in their twenties or very early thirties that they are not satisfied with their lives and are looking for more meaning. Coming to that point often takes time and is an inner process of growth. A religious vocation is a precious gift from God that stirs the hearts of men and women to give their all. Relating to a religious community is one of the best ways to discover whether God might be calling you through a religious vocation.

Do you pray together?

We participate in the Eucharistic Prayer of the Church each day through the Mass. Each day we pray together as a Community the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church in the morning, evening and night. We also spend time in meditation, reflection and personal prayer every day in our chapels. As a Eucharistic Community, we have a special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, and have hours of adoration on a regular basis.