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Our History 

The Community of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal was founded on July 16, 1988, the feast of

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in the Archdiocese of New York, inspired by the founding of the

Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal by a group of Capuchin Friars one year earlier. 

Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR founded the sisters which began as a group of six women who desired to

live the religious life according to the pattern being established by the friars. 

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1988
"This is a work of God."

The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal Began on July 16th

at Our Lady of the Angels Convent in the South Bronx, NY

"Fr. Andrew has been an example of such humility, spending his life for

the good of others. He has been a bright light to many—

living a Christ-centered life, imparting the faith through his

preaching and teaching, and being a most excellent

witness of joyful generosity and self-sacrificing love."  

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- Mother Lucille, CFR 

1995
"I never questioned it.
I knew it was 
the will of God."

Mother Lucille Professes Perpetual Vows on August 22, 1995,

in the South Bronx at St. Adalbert Church 

The charism emerged under the servant leadership

of Mother Lucille Cutrone, CFR, who was one of the six initial members

and served as the first General Servant for 23 years.  

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"To Live the Gospel More Intensely" 

- From the Sister's Vow Formula

"It's a joy to experience the steady growth and maturing

of our Sisters' Community. How wonderful to see many young

women, with so many gifts, inflamed with no other desire than

to "return all" to God - for His glory and for love of His

People. In imitation of Our Holy Father, Saint Francis, they

come joyfully filled with enthusiasm to give "all for Jesus"

and to live simply and radically, the Gospel life."

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-Mother Lucille, Winter Newsletter 2007

CONTACT

General Questions & Preaching Requests                 

917-261-6226

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Vocation & "Come & See" Inquiries

718-828-4104

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Financial Inquiries

718-863-8040

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