IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please Join Us In Prayer
The fourth Tuesday of each month, the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will lift this special prayer for God’s Creation, as part of our Laudato Si’ Action Platform goal of Ecological Spirituality. We invite you to join us! Revisit this page or print this pdf file of the prayer. Don’t forget to set a reminder for the 4th Tuesday, and pray with us as we entrust Our Mother to teach us her way of love and caring for others:
Oh, Mother of Perpetual Help,
you cared for Jesus,
and you care for us.
Your mother’s heart grieves
for the poor of our world
and for the creatures and land
harmed by human power
and indifference.
Teach us your way of compassion and help us grow
in the spirit of St Francis who prayed,
“Praised be You, my Lord,
through our Sister Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us,
and who produces various fruit
with colored flowers and herbs.”
May we learn to live with gratitude and in relationship
with all Creation as we care for Mother Earth,
our common home. Amen.
About Us
The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (FSOLPH) are prayerful women dedicated to the mission of being a transforming presence in the world by compassionately and joyfully witnessing Gospel values. This community of women religious serves across the country in varied ministries, but with a common heart. Serving God’s children since 1901, the Franciscan Sisters are currently based in Kirkwood, Missouri. A special commitment to care for creation is expressed through their Franciscans for Earth movement, and their FFE Eco-Series of films, speakers and events offered monthly via Zoom.
Important Announcements
Celebrating the Life of Sister Olivia Marie Bellegante, OSF
A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated for Sister Olivia Marie Bellegante on July 2, 2026. A member of Mother of Perpetual Help Residence on the campus of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services in St Louis, MO, Sister died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 93. She was a beloved…
Celebrating the Life of Sister Barbara Mary Novak, OSF
Sister Barbara Mary Novak, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, was born to eternal life on December 14, 2025, at the age of 94. She is buried among her Franciscan Sisters at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Celebrating the Life of Sister Francine Fontana
Sister Francine Fontana, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, was born to eternal life on November 18, 2025 at the age of 96. She is buried among her Franciscan Sisters at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Membership of Prayer Greeting Cards
On Earth Day 2021, we introducted six new Membership of Prayer acknowledgments. These full-size greeting cards are crisp, thick, glossy, work for many occasions, and have space for your short sentiment such as “Happy Graduation” or “With deepest sympathy.” To learn more about our one-year and perpetual Memberships of Prayer (suggested donation $5 and $25 respectively), and to view the full line of acknowledgement cards, Click HERE.
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