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The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany

Women of Hope Embracing All Creation

Serving God’s People in the United States, Jamaica, Brazil,

Bolivia, and Mozambique

The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany is a congregation of Catholic women religious

and their Associates serving the poor and marginalized of for over 160 years.

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany,
seek to live the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
We witness to God's Love in the Franciscan tradition
by living as sisters with all creation and by joyfully serving others,
especially those who are poor or marginalized.

(Chapter 2004)

VISION STATEMENT

As vowed women, our Mission impels us to: 

  • Live simply in right relationship with God, with others, and with creation

  • Commit to continuing conversion

  • Deepen our contemplative stance

  • Proclaim the reign of God in word and deed

  • Participate in building a global community based on the principles of justice and compassion

  • Be instruments of peace, reconciliation, and non-violence in our Congregation, Church, and world

  • Care for God's earth and its resources

(Chapter 2004)

Wish to Donate?

To donate to the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY, please mail donation to the address below.

Please include any notes for the reason or intended use of the funds with your donation.

Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY

PO Box W

St. Bonaventure, NY 14778

You may also send a donation through Donorbox!

Sponsored & Partner Ministries

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Canticle Farm

Certified Naturally Grown Local Produce

The mission of Canticle Farm, a ministry sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (FSA), is to reverence, protect, and honor the sacredness of God’s creation. Canticle Farm, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, is committed to connect all peoples, to practice Earth friendly habits and to come to a realization of a Creation centered spirituality. 

Canticle Farm, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2001 in Allegany, NY, by the forward-thinking FSA as a ministry to the local community to provide fresh, healthy, locally grown food using sustainable farming methods without the use of synthetic or chemical applications.

The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY Inc.

Serving God's people in Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, Mozambique, and the United States.

Location:

115 East Main St.
Allegany, NY 14706

Congregational Office Mailing Address:

PO Box W

St. Bonaventure, NY 14778

Phone:

716-373-0200

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