WELCOME TO CHICAGOFRANCISCANS.ORG
ROOTED in the Gospel, UNITED in prayer and community,
WE SHARE Franciscan joy, AND SERVE generously.
-- Mission Statement of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago
On December 8th, we celebrate the 131st anniversary of the founding of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago. It was on this day on December 8th, 1894, that Josephine Dudzik established the congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Blessed Kunegunda (the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago's original name) at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Chicago. In honor of this special day, we offer a resource page filled with information on Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik, her life and writings, and a documentary.
They Might Be Saints
Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik
An EWTN Documentary Available on DVD!
The Franciscan Sisters of Chicago are proud to present the They Might Be Saints documentary on foundress Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik's life that aired on EWTN. Produced by Michael O'Neill from the radio show The Miracle Hunter, this program presents interviews and actor reenactments about her life. There are two versions: A 30 minute version and an extended 60 minute version. A DVD is also available to purchase.
​
"I spite of any adversity, I maintained my happy disposition
since I saw the Will of God in all life's events."
- Venerable Mary Theresa Dudzik, Foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago