Community Videos
A video about our community and our charism of perpetual adoration and the works of mercy.
A video on the vocation and call to become a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration.
A “music video” expressing the joy and gratitude of the Sisters during their jubilee year.
Our Mission Statement
We, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, participate in the mission of the Roman Catholic Church by living the Gospel after the example of Saint Francis and our foundress, Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel. We strive to combine the contemplative life with the active through perpetual adoration and the works of mercy in education, healthcare, and other ecclesial ministries.
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration serve in education, health care, and other ecclesial ministries in Germany, the United States, and the Philippines. In doing so, we follow in the footsteps of Jesus who spent His public life praying, teaching, healing and ministering to others. The Provincial House of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province is located in Mishawaka, Indiana. From there we serve in the Archdioceses of Chicago and Indianapolis, and the Dioceses of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Lafayette-in-Indiana, and Gary.
Vocation Stories
Sister Maria Faustina
It started in eighth grade when I first officially met Sisters and saw a piece of their life. My dad would go there for morning prayer sometimes on Saturdays and I would come with him. And I loved praying with the Sisters. I felt Jesus’ delight in us. It drew me to His Heart. However, it would be a while before I really realized and considered God’s call to the religious life. I started feeling… Read more “Sister Maria Faustina”
"Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves so that He who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally."
~ St. Francis of Assisi