Along our extensive journey, we have sought to be faithful to Mother Francis' goal of serving the people of God wherever a need existed. This ideal necessitated evaluation of the need, the resources available and other competing realities. Thus, from the early experience at St. Vincent Orphanage in Philadelphia to the present, we have welcomed new ministries, withdrawn from some and changed our relationship with others.
Sponsorship is an example of a changed relationship.
Today our Sisters minister in the U.S. in approximately 25 states, as well as in the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Africa. We are also present in counseling, advocacy and leadership in national religious organizations. We are willing to take the necessary risks to be a healing, compassionate presence in our violent world, especially with women, children and those who have no voice .