10/04/2026
During Mission and Heritage Week, October 4 – October 10, the Felician Sisters of North America celebrate their mission, ministry and heritage. This annual week-long celebration commences on the Feast Day of St. Francis, October 4th, and concludes on the Feast Day of Blessed Mary Angela, October 10th.
All throughout this month we’ll be sharing stories of the five pioneering Felician Sisters who founded the North American province, and reflections to help us on our own journeys of growth and service to others.
✝️ MOTHER MARY MONICA SYBILSKA ✝️
In 1874, Mother Mary Monica Sybilska and four Felician Sisters left behind everything familiar in Poland and journeyed across the ocean to a land they had never seen. Their mission was clear: to serve those in need and bring God's love to people they had never met.
Imagine the courage that required. They carried few possessions, spoke little English, and faced an uncertain future. Yet they trusted that God was already preparing the way.
Inspired by the Felician theme of “Widening Our Tent,” we are reminded that every expansion begins with courage. Welcoming new ideas, new colleagues, new responsibilities, and new relationships often means stepping into the unknown.
REFLECTION: Where is God inviting me to take a courageous step to widen my tent and welcome something new?