Honor a life. Celebrate a legacy. Support the Mission.

The Franciscan Tree of Life is a hand-carved silhouette of St. Francis, the Sisters' patron, that forms the trunk of the tree, rooted among surrounding stones. Its branches rise to leaves and doves of bronze and gold. 


The Tree is more than a work of art. It is a work of love, a lasting symbol of the generosity that sustains our Franciscan family. By inscribing the name of a loved one, living or deceased, you create a permanent tribute while becoming part of the Sisters' mission and the work of God in our world. 


 For questions about the Tree of Life, please contact Sister Maria Bartos, Director of Development and Mission Advancement, at 484-334-6815 or bfdevelop@bfranciscan.org.

Leave a Legacy


Your gift can provide needed care for sick and elderly retired Sisters, support the Sisters' mission work, or go where the need is greatest. From a bronze leaf to a gold dove, every gift makes a meaningful difference. Explore the options below to see what your contribution can accomplish. 

$1,000

 A gift of $1,000 could supply festive activities and treats for our elderly  Sisters to enjoy on holidays and special occasions. Or, it may provide uniforms and equipment for youth baseball at the Sisters' mission in the Dominican Republic. 

$2,000

A gift of $2,000 could cover the cost of eyeglasses for our aging Sisters  throughout the year. Or, it could provide GED test preparation software  for adult students working toward their high school diploma at the   Mother Veronica Resource Center in Reading, PA.

5,000

A gift of $5,000 could provide three nutritious meals a day for a month for all the Sisters living at St. Joseph Villa. Or, it could support  

  the vital food pantry and hot meal program at Bernardine Center in  Chester, PA 

$10,000

 A gift of $10,000 could help provide skilled nursing care for the Sisters  at St. Joseph Villa. Or, it could provide essential supplies for the Mission Health-Nutrition Center in Nipepe, Mozambique.  

$25,000

For gifts of $25,000 or more, donors have the opportunity to have their name inscribed on one of the foundational stones supporting the Tree of Life. For more information, please contact Sister Maria Bartos at 484-334-6815 or bfdevelop@bfranciscan.org.    

Questions?

Sister Maria Bartos, OSF Director

Director of Development and Mission Advancement

Telephone: 484-334-6815 

Email: bfdevelop@bfranciscan.org.