TOR Sisters-Ministry

F rom our life of prayer flows our ministry. In joy and gratitude for the Lord's daily provision for us, we in turn respond to the needs of our local church and community. We strive in simple ways to make known God's merciful love by serving the poor, the elderly and the sick, and by evangelization and teaching the faith through programs like our "Catholic Camp for Christ" (Vacation Bible School), and parish missions.

" L ike our Father Francis, we are called to be contemplatives in the world, leaving the solitude of prayer to bring Christ's light and salvation to the world."

Corporal Works of Mercy M ay we share in the compassion of Christ as we contemplate His Crucified face in those who suffer, the poor, the sick and the unevangelized." (Constitutions)

Sr. Monica on a mission trip in Ecuador. Sometimes Sisters participate in the mission trips that Franciscan University sponsors every year during spring break.	Sisters are present to the people of downtown Steubenville in various ways such as visiting and eating with the people at the soup kitchen

"T he gift you have received give as a gift (MT 10:8). The love of Christ impels us to see all people as our brothers and sisters, bearing in our hearts and our prayers their burdens and seeking to bring the healing touch of Christ to a broken world." (Constitutions).

Spiritual Works of Mercy

W e are committed to the spiritual works of mercy through efforts of evangelization, renewing the fullness of catholic life and fostering growth in prayer. We are open to ministries which involve evangelization of those who have not heard the Good News, for those who have forgotten Christ or those who have been hindered from receiving God's love fully into their lives.

promoting vocations

"May we be filled with apostolic joy in proclaiming Christ's love. With Franciscan simplicity, we utilize our talents and creative energy for the furthering of God's kingdom, willing to be considered fools in the world's eyes for the sake of Christ."

Our apostolate also includes ministries which serve to renew Catholic life, such as catechesis, parish missions, and various roles of service in the parish and Catholic schools.

Catholic Camp for Christ, Holy Family Parish

Steubenville, OH

2004

evangelizing through skits

Catholic Camp for Christ in Minerva, Ohio

As part of renewing the fullness of catholic life, we promote and foster a deeper appreciation of the sacramental life of the Church as well as devotion to Mary."

Sisters leading the rosary on our grounds

Sr. Mary Rose speaks to college students at Franciscan University where she does campus ministry

Sisters provide music for some of the conferences at Franciscan University.

Sisters with a local youth group

Sisters giving a parish mission

Welcome to Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R., of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother