Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration

Blessed Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel founded the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in her hometown of Olpe, Germany in 1863. She and her Sisters seek to answer the call that Love may be loved through dedication to Perpetual Adoration, Sisterly Love, and Franciscan Joy.  For over 160 years, the Sisters have remained faithful to their charism of perpetual adoration and to the active apostolates of healthcare and education. The Sisters have been established in the United States since 1875 and currently serve in schools and hospitals primarily in Indiana and south suburban Chicago.

Blessed Mother Maria Theresia’s love for Jesus in the Eucharist continues to be expressed by the prayer and apostolate of her Sisters. As she wrote, “…how innumerable the graces the Lord bestows on us during the quiet hours of adoration. Let us fulfill this obligation faithfully; then we can look forward to our last hour with confidence, for in eternity, we shall continue the loving labor of our grateful hearts: the adoration of God.”

Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 35 may contact the Vocation Director for more information.