Franciscan Apostolic Sisters

Franciscan Apostolic Sisters

The Franciscan Apostolic Sisters is a Roman Catholic religious order that was founded in 1953 by Father Gerardo Z. Filippeto, OFM. The Motherhouse is located in Cagayan, Philippines. [http://www.dioceseoflincoln.org/mauve/franciscan.htm Franciscan Apostolic Sisters (F.A.S.) ] ]

In 1992, the Sisters formed a house in York, Nebraska where they serve as teachers.

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External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/franapsisters/ Franciscan Apostolic Sisters]


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