the lords sheep Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I met a Sister from the order of the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate today at mass. In my broken Italian we were able to communicate just her order's name and that they were Fransican. We didn't have to talk more because she had to get on a bus.. But anyway, this is the order, and here is the link (for the english site): [url="http://www.marymediatrix.com/rel_life/sisters.shtml"]Fransican Sisters of the Immaculate[/url] Any thoughts? Has anyone discerned with them? They seem pretty cool. Peace in Christ, Lauren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I knew of a young lady in Australia who was going on retreat with them. I've not heard back from her. However, they do look very orthodox, and follow St. Max Kolbe's spirituality. Blessings, Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I spent a good bit of time with the Friars of the Immaculate and I know some stuff about the sisters.. some of my friends (including an ex) discerned that order. I like them a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I didn't have a lot of time to look at their site (dropping quickly by phatmass before I resume my activities) but from what I see they look like a beautiful community. I have a soft spot for Franciscans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilyofSaintMaria Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yes, they are an excellent order! Newly founded, in the 80's, I think. Both the Sisters and Friars are in the media apostolate. They are a missionary order and follow the Kolbe spirituality. Just write them to send you some information via postal mail. That's what I did and I received a couple books and leaflets about themselves. Also, their habit has gotta be one of my favorites! They were also recently raised to Canonical rank. Is that what they call it? Not sure. But they are fully recognized as a branch of the Franciscans by the Pope. Need to check them out! Bernadette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 [quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' post='978136' date='May 11 2006, 07:53 AM'] Yes, they are an excellent order! Newly founded, in the 80's, I think. Both the Sisters and Friars are in the media apostolate. They are a missionary order and follow the Kolbe spirituality. Just write them to send you some information via postal mail. That's what I did and I received a couple books and leaflets about themselves. Also, their habit has gotta be one of my favorites! They were also recently raised to Canonical rank. Is that what they call it? Not sure. But they are fully recognized as a branch of the Franciscans by the Pope. Need to check them out! Bernadette [/quote] Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but usually the "recognition status" goes like this: After ten years and growth: diocesan right Next ten years and continued growth: pontifical right The former means they answer to the diocesan bishop. The latter means they answer to the Holy See. Blessings, Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 [quote name='LilyofSaintMaria' post='978136' date='May 11 2006, 06:53 AM'] Yes, they are an excellent order! Newly founded, in the 80's, I think. Both the Sisters and Friars are in the media apostolate. They are a missionary order and follow the Kolbe spirituality. Just write them to send you some information via postal mail. That's what I did and I received a couple books and leaflets about themselves. Also, their habit has gotta be one of my favorites! They were also recently raised to Canonical rank. Is that what they call it? Not sure. But they are fully recognized as a branch of the Franciscans by the Pope. Need to check them out! Bernadette [/quote] Yeah all Franciscan habits are dope. Those look just like all the others I've seen. Definitely one of my favs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificat Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 [quote name='Gemma' post='978180' date='May 11 2006, 07:37 AM'] Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but usually the "recognition status" goes like this: After ten years and growth: diocesan right Next ten years and continued growth: pontifical right The former means they answer to the diocesan bishop. The latter means they answer to the Holy See. [/quote] That sounds about right but there are exceptions where certain orders get "recognized" faster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 (edited) I discerned with them on and off for a year before deciding on diocesan. The order itself is interesting and their charism is as well. I saw a lot of great things in that order and some other things that seemed a little strange. Either way, that was the Franciscan monks, I don't know anything about the sisters, except that the monks would say Mass for them. Edited May 11, 2006 by Theologian in Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lords sheep Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 For those of you that discerned with them- Can you tell me anything about their charism? Either way, I think I will contact them when I get back to the US... Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurentina1975 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I have to agree, I love the habit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan1104 Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 [url="http://www.marymediatrix.com/rel_life/sisters.shtml"]http://www.marymediatrix.com/rel_life/sisters.shtml[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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