by admin | Mar 20, 2013 | Franciscan Center, Press Releases
Pope Francis: A vision of humble service to the poor. At the Franciscan Center, we were delighted to hear that our new Pope chose the name Francis in honor of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis believes in defending the poor and disadvantaged, saying,...
by admin | Oct 13, 2010 | Franciscan Center, Guiding Principles
This is the belief of the Sisters, whose hard work is the history and the mission of The Franciscan Center. I thought its voice is universal and uplifting. All of creation, from the initial creative event to the arrival of humans, is a single, interconnected and...
by admin | Sep 20, 2010 | Franciscan Center
The Franciscan Center’s older sister is St. Elizabeth School, an outreach of the Sister’s of Saint Francis of Assisi who is turning 50 next year. As our sister and partner in serving the needs of Baltimore I want to take you on a little field trip. St....
by admin | Sep 10, 2010 | Franciscan Center
The Franciscan Center opened on September 10, 1968. Sister Irene Marshiano was the first director. Of the early days, she recalled, “There were just two of us [Sisters], plus Third Order members and lay volunteers. The first month, we served 30 people.” ...
by admin | Aug 10, 2010 | Franciscan Center, Stories from the Center
Some time ago a Sister from St. Francis came to The Franciscan Center and met with Judy, the director of Responsive Services. The tiny woman held a crisp white envelope out for Judy. On the front, in small shaky block letting it said, “For a mother with...
