Franciscan Sisters TOR of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother
Religious InstitutionsOhio, United States11-50 Employees
The Franciscan Sisters TOR of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother is a religious community founded in 1988 in Steubenville, Ohio, operating within the religious institutions sector. Based in Toronto, Ohio, the order emphasizes prayer as the foundation of its consecrated and apostolic life, engaging in daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, Liturgy of the Hours, and devotions to the Rosary and Divine Mercy. Their mission centers on prayer-informed ministry that serves the poor, the elderly, youth, and young adults on college campuses, as well as parishes and retreats, with the aim of renewing Catholic life and sharing the merciful love of God. The community pursues its work through spiritual formation and outreach that derives from its contemplative practices and extends to various mercy-centered activities in its broader apostolic sphere. The organization operates as a growing religious community with a focus on sustaining its prayer life while actively engaging in works of mercy.