A Future Full of Hope

In the summer of 2021, the U.S. Province elected its 2021-2026 Provincial Administration.
We invite you to learn a little more about each member of our current leadership team.

Sister Marian Sgriccia

Provincial Minister

Hometown: Clymer, Pa.

First Vows: 1968

Ministry Highlights
Parish School Teacher & Principal
1968-1990
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Nurse at St. Francis Hospital
1995-1999
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Provincial Councilor
1997-2002
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Administrator of Marian Hall Home
1999 to 2019
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Provincial Vicar
2016-2021

Sister mary xavier bomberger

Provincial Vicar

Hometown: Stowe, Pa.

First Vows: 1962

Ministry Highlights
Parish School Teacher & Organist
1962-1968
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Teacher & Principal
St. Francis Academy (Bethlehem)
1970-1987
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Provincial Minister
Bethlehem Province
1989-1998
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General Minister
2001-2011
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Director of Villa Clare
2014-2021

Sister bonnie marie kleinschuster

Provincial Councilor & Treasurer

Hometown: Allentown, Pa.

First Vows: 1986

Ministry Highlights
Parish School Teacher,
Co-Principal & Tech Coordinator
1986-2007
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Provincial Councilor & Treasurer
2007-2016
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Provincial Treasurer
2016-2021
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Director of Monocacy Farm Project
2013-Present

Sister patricia ann mahoney

Provincial Councilor & Secretary

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.

First Vows: 1967

Ministry Highlights
Teacher, Caseworker, Counselor, Pastoral Associate, Chaplain
& Social Service Minister
1967-2002
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Director of Franciscan
Spirit & Life Center
2004-2008
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Social Service Minister
St. Paul Cathedral (Pittsburgh)
2008-2015
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Provincial Councilor
2011-2016