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Discover historical documents, photos, records, artifacts, and more that tell the story of the 150-year legacy of the Felician Sisters in North America.

1894 Novices and Sisters in Detroit

1894 Novices and Sisters in Detroit

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province novices in white veils photographed with professed sisters in 1894.

1903 Novices and Mother Bonaventure

1903 Novices and Mother Bonaventure

Novices identified by name, pose with Mother Mary Bonaventure Stawska, mistress of novices, in 1903.

1963 Postulants in Livonia

1963 Postulants in Livonia

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province postulants in 1963 are identified by name.

75-Year Anniversary Momento

75-Year Anniversary Momento

Leaded glass window hanging to celebrate the 75-year anniversary of the Felician Sisters in North America.

Altar Stone

Altar Stone

This altar stone was used at the original Immaculate Conception Province's infirmary.

Annual Lawn Party

Annual Lawn Party

The annual Lawn Party was dubbed "an annual recurring miracle" by Mother Bernarda Mary Jarosz, for its continued success every summer, attracting thousands of people from the greater Enfield area.

Architectural Rendering

Architectural Rendering

Rendering of the proposed 125-bed St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, ME, by architect Anthony J. DePace.

Bas-Relief Sculpture

Bas-Relief Sculpture

A retired Italian sculptor was commissioned in 1979 to sculpt the likenesses of the founding North American Felician Sisters.

Beaded Fur Mittens

Beaded Fur Mittens

These beaded rabbit-fur mittens were made by a Dene Elder of the Tulita, NWT, community located within the Arctic Circle.