At the end of June, the three Felician Sisters currently residing at Felician Village in Manitowoc will be leaving the campus. This marks a significant moment in our ministry’s history, as we will be without Felician Sisters for the first time since our beginning in 1887. Felician Village will continue to carry out the work of the Sisters with the support of our more than 225 lay staff members and continued guidance from Felician Services Incorporated. At this time, Sr. Bernadette, Sr. Bernetta, and Sr. Rosalie will be relocating. While we deeply feel the weight of this transition, we remain grounded in gratitude for their presence, ministry, and legacy of compassion and care.

Since 1887, the Felician Sisters have served in Manitowoc at Felician Village, originally called St. Mary’s Home. They have labored and prayed to bestow peace, happiness, and comfort. Their work has been blessed. In these years, they have provided a beautiful witness of dedication to the gospel message of caring for the most vulnerable. Their service to the community, including orphans, diocesan priests, Franciscan friars, and the aging members of Manitowoc County has provided warmth, love, and generous hospitality. They have brought the charism of Blessed Mary Angela Truskowska from Poland to North America in a complete and tangible manner. The Sisters continued to carry on the traditions begun by their pioneer Sisters who arrived in North America 150 years ago.  They have given life, nourishment, shelter, and care to generations of residents. They have welcomed lay people to share in their mission of continuing the healing ministry of Jesus by providing compassionate care that respects the dignity of each person they serve. 

An opportunity to celebrate our Felician Sisters wil be held on July 10, 2025 at 1 p.m. in the Blessed Angela Chapel. Our ministry will faithfully welcome other Felician Sisters to serve our ministry in a day-to-day capacity if that opportunity presents itself in the future. Please keep our Sisters in your prayers.

Peace,

Barbara Spies, OFS
Director of Mission Services and Pastoral Care
Felician Village