Franciscan Sisters of Salzkotten, Franciscan congregation in Salzkotten, Germany.
The Franciscan Sisters of Salzkotten operate a large motherhouse with an integrated church that serves as the heart of their community. The complex includes various buildings where the sisters live, work, and gather for prayer, shaping the rhythm of daily life on the grounds.
The congregation was established by Mother Clara Pfänder in 1860 in Olpe before moving to Salzkotten three years later to expand their mission work. This relocation allowed them to develop larger projects serving the local community.
The sisters dedicate their lives to continuous Eucharistic adoration while managing educational projects, healthcare facilities, and community support programs.
Visitors can explore the grounds and learn about the sisters' work by attending guided tours that offer insight into daily life on the site. Information about visiting hours and activities can be obtained on-site or arranged in advance.
The sisters operate a nursing home here with many individual rooms where they share daily life with residents and form a close community. This way of living together reflects their philosophy that people in care are not isolated but part of a larger family.
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