Option 1: Associate may celebrate Eucharist with the sisters at any time and is invited to profession and jubilee celebrations, funerals of sisters, missioning, and covenant ceremonies of new associates.

Option 2: Associate enjoys the spiritual association and is connected with a local community of sisters and other associates who meet regularly for prayer, sharing and meals. Associate may serve on some committees in the community, and/or may be involved in the ministry of the sisters.

Option 3: Associate(s) and sister(s) live the Franciscan lifestyle in community. Again, the associate may be involved in the ministry of the Congregation.

Downloads:

Sisters of St. Francis Associates Brochure……………………………………..(PDF)

For more information, contact Sue Nowak and Kay Shrewsbery, co-directors of the associate program, at susan.nowak@utoledo.edu or 419.841.3090.