About the Organization
Hospital Sisters of St. Francis
St. Francis of Assisi devoted himself to solitude, prayer and service to the poor. He continues to be the guiding spirit for our ministry endeavors. Our compassionate care for the poor, outcast and oppressed is the Franciscan spirit.
We are women who have dedicated our lives to and for the love of Christ Jesus, and to our brothers and sisters in Christ. Public vows made to God, through the church and community, are the manifestation of a life of simplicity and service to the sick and poor.
Our Leadership
The Provincial Superior and her Council are the governing body of our American Province. Every four years, the Sisters of the American Province have a Chapter of Affairs and Chapter of Election. During this time, the Sisters discuss matters pertaining to our Province and our ministries and also elect the Provincial Superior, Vicaress, and Councilors (permitted by canon law to hold the office for two terms).
In civil law, the Provincial Superior would be considered the President. The Provincial Superior represents our Community, its establishments, and the interests of our Sisters. She is responsible for directing our Community in spiritual life and in our ministries. The Provincial Vicaress assists the Provincial in our Province administration and in the absence of the Superior, she assumes her responsibilities. The two Provincial Councilors, together with the Superior and Vicaress, form our Province leadership team that directs our Province business. In addition, the Provincial and her Council serve as Members of Hospital Sisters Health System and Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach. They exercise Reserved Powers to the philosophy and mission along with maintaining stewardship responsibility.