Hospital Sister of St. Francis at Springfield

Hospital Sister of St. Francis at Springfield –  Sister Edith Rose, O.S.F.                                                                                       “Pax et Bonum”  –  “Peace and the Good.”

Founder:  Christopher Bersmeyer, O.F.M.

Place:  Telgte, (Münster) Germany

Year:  1875 A.D.

Her Charism:  This Sister is committed to living the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis.  The spirituality of conversion, contemplation, poverty, and humility helps her find creative ways of responding to the cries of wounded humanity.  Her mission is to be and to bring Christ’s healing presence into the world, especially to the poor, the sick, and the needy.  It is her deepest thirst to remain vibrant and relevant, and to be able to adapt to the culture and ethos wherever she is and with whatever she does.  This Sister anoints others with the contents of her alabaster jar: her loving kindness, her listening heart, her honest understanding, and her merciful compassion.