Leadership

"The elected leaders attend to the common good of the congregation and promote leadership among all Sisters, Sojourners and Associates so as to fulfill the Chapter directives."

Constitutions and Directives (adapted)
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa

After four days of contemplative prayer and discussion during Chapter 2012 - quadrennial meetings held in Clinton in late July - the Sisters established a new governance model and elected new leaders. They also approved two Chapter directives to guide their efforts in the next four years.

The new model was developed during a year-long process of study, discussion and prayer. The Clinton Franciscans are now led by a General Leadership Team of three officers: president, vice president and councilor. Two Canonical councilors, who will be consulted in specific situations to fulfill requirements of Catholic Church law, also were elected.

The 2012 - 2016 Leadership:

Anne Martin Phelan OSF, President Eileen Golby OSF, Vice President Gael Gensler OSF, Second Councilor

Ruth E. Westmoreland OSF, Canonical Councilor Martinelle Bonnell OSF, Canonical Councilor

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Leadership

"The elected leaders attend to the common good of the congregation and promote leadership among all Sisters, Sojourners and Associates so as to fulfill the Chapter directives."

Constitutions and Directives (adapted) Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa

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Constitutions and Directives (adapted)
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa