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Maria Zeimen OSF with members of the L'Arche Community in Clinton.
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Ministries
"Clinton Franciscans, chosen by God and bonded in community, are called to a life of service to others. As ministers, we serve willingly and give from the fullness of that which we have received."
Constitutions and Directives
Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa
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The Clinton Franciscans, like women religious throughout the world, serve the people of God wherever and however we are called, directing our energies to peacemaking, service to the poor and marginalized, and care for the earth, all within the context of a life of active nonviolence.
In some situations, a Sister will work with other women religious. In others, she may be the only women religious working with a group of lay people. Our ministries are as varied as the individuals who make up our community. Drawing on our diversity of strengths and passions we minister through:
- prayer and contemplation
- education and rehabilitative services
- pastoral and health care
- ministry to immigrants
- ministry to persons with developmental disabilities
- ministry to persons who are elderly or infirm
- religious education
- spiritual direction
- care for homeless persons
- peace and justice advocacy
Clinton Franciscans currently minister in seven states and in Chulucanas, Perú.
