Our founders, Father Wilhelm Berger, Sister M. Coletta Himmelsbach and Mother M. Anatasia Bischler, leave the following strong legacy upon which we build our spiritual lives.

 

	A prayerful discernment of God’s call and a steadfast and daring response to it
	Living the Franciscan way of life as “Sisters of mercy, joyous and poor"
	Willingness to go where needed, “doing works of neighborly love” with the apostolic freedom of a St. Vincent de Paul
	Trust in Divine Providence while embracing a life of poverty and joy
	Determination to live in community despite the obstacles

 

These characteristics are the foundation for our deeply rooted faith life.  The following further identifies us as Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart.  We are women who:

 

	Are members of a religious institute of consecrated life
	Follow the Rule and Life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis in living the Gospel
	Live the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience in community
	Embody the love of the heart of Jesus
	Enliven in our times and circumstances the spiritual legacy of St. Francis and St. Clare

 

We who have followed in the footsteps of our founders and pioneer Sisters, seek to remain faithful to this wonderful heritage we have received and wish to entrust it to others who feel called to be Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart.