Our Franciscan Tree of Life was created to give you the opportunity to make a lasting tribute to honor or memorialize loved ones, both living or deceased, by inscribing their names on the tree.

The beautifully sculptured tree graces the entrance to our motherhouse chapel in Reading, PA. The trunk of the tree is an original carving of St. Francis of Assisi.  The branches rise to bronze and gold leaves and doves, while the base of the tree is surrounded by sculptured stones.

You will find this an excellent method of expressing your love and appreciation.  At the same time you will be remembered daily in the prayers and good works of the sisters.

Several options are available for memorial and tribute gifts.  Below are the levels of gifts for engraving messages:

$1,000 $2,000 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $500,000 Bronze Leaf Gold Leaf (brass) Bronze Dove Gold Dove Benefactor Stone Sponsor Stone Founder Stone St. Francis Carving

If you are interested, please contact Sister Maria Bartos at bfdevelop@aol.com or 610-337-7746 (9:00 am–4:00 pm). You may request a brochure by completing and submitting the form below.

Please send me a free brochure of your Franciscan Tree of Life:

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