Wheaton Franciscans
Religious InstitutionsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Wheaton, Illinois, the Wheaton Franciscans represent the U.S. region of an international religious congregation known as the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. They describe themselves as a community of vowed women and covenant companions who strive to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, following their foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. Their life centers on prayer and communal living, with a focus on loving presence and service that supports personal and community growth while addressing the needs of the church and the times. They present themselves as a welcoming faith community that aims to be instruments of peace, hope, and justice in today’s world. They invite others to join as seekers in prayer, worship, personal growth, mission, and community. The organization operates as a regional expression of an international congregation and maintains a presence in the Wheaton area, Illinois.