ABOUT US
FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA We the Franciscan sisters of St. Aloysius Gonzaga is a women religious congregation evolved into its full stature by passing through various stages, adapting itself to the needs of times but at the same time keeping its focus on the Gospel values for which it is a living and vibrant witness till today.
Our Charism
Our Charism is to do all we can to show preferential love and give fuller life to the afflicted in our society especially to the oppressed poor, the abandoned women, the helpless children and the like, and thus to try our best to reveal in the Church to all, the Christ who heals the afflicted. (Cfr. L.G. 46)
Our Spirit
Our Spirit is to follow the purity and self-sacrifice of St. Aloysius Gonzaga as well as the detachment and poverty of St. Francis of Assisi and thus to attain the fullness of joy in Christ.
Our Patrons
The Principal Patron of our Congregation is St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Our Blessed Mother, St. Joseph and St. Francis of Assisi also will ever be our secondary Patrons.
The Nature of our Congregation
Ours is a Congregation of women religious. It is patterned after the Rule and Life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi. The Patron of our Congregation is St. Aloysius Gonzaga. We are, therefore, called Franciscan Sisters of St. Aloysius Gonzaga (FSAG). Ours is a Congregation of Pontifical Right.
Our General Aim
Our general aim is the glory of God and sanctification of the members of our Congregation. This we achieve in a special way by the observance of the public vows of chastity, poverty and obedience and also of the Constitution and Regulations of our Congregation.
Our Motto
Our Motto is "Good News to the Poor" (Lk. 4:18).
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We aspire to carry out this motto in our life and ministry in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and with the spirit of St. Aloysius Gonzaga.
Our Emblem
"Jesus' hand, my hand, the Cross and Lily flower." Jesus extends His hand and calls me. I join my hands with His and follow Him in the path He trods. This is the symbol of our co-operation with the graces He gives us in the religious life. The holy cross indicates our commitment and the Lily flower signifies the purity that should be ours.
Our Apostolate:
With this spirit, we engage in:
5.1. Evangelization: announcing Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Redeemer of all people.
5.2. Social Action: involving in social action and transforming the society
5.3. Social Work: showing compassion to the orphans and the abandoned women and children
5.4. Education: offering education and giving integral formation to our students;
5.5. Health Care: providing holistic health care