Franciscan Sisters
of Christian Charity
Purpose
Our dedication and the endeavor to make God’s love tangible give meaning to our actions and guide us daily.
Trust
Trusting in God and in our community is the foundation of our work and creates a sense of security and belonging.
Community
Our commitment to our mission strengthens our sense of community by creating a world where God’s love is tangible.
Our Service to Others
Our Service to Others
We care for patients and elderly sisters with a deep devotion and pray for them. We create a loving environment where we fulfill the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and give hope so that God’s presence becomes tangible.
Areas of Impact and Locations in Austria
The Province of Argentina
In Buenos Aires, the “Hermanas Franciscanas de la Caridad Cristiana” run a retirement home, which is adjacent to the convent and the provincial leadership. The novitiate house and an outpatient clinic are located in Villa Madero. In the province of Cordoba, the sisters are active in health and parish pastoral care, as well as in-home nursing.
From Our Journal
Merry Christmas
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; [...]
Christmas celebration for the monastery staff
The joint Christmas celebration of the staff and religious sisters [...]
Praise be to you, my Lord!
On 15 November 2025, we held a retreat with Fr. [...]
“The joy we give returns to our own heart.”
We, the Franciscan Companionship and staff of Franziskus Hospital, lovingly [...]
The Franciscan Companionship is baking…
Each year, the Franciscan Companionship, together with friends, bakes a [...]
“I have lived for Christ”
Liturgical Memorial of Blessed Maria Restituta Kafka On the liturgical [...]
