Celebrating 50 Years of Faithful Service
We invite you to join us in celebrating the 50th Jubilee of the Seraphic Sisters in Texas!
Jubilee Mass & Gala Celebration
Jubilee Mass
September 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
St. Ann’s Church in Kosciusko, Texas
Most Reverend Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller
Gala Celebration
Following Mass in the Parish Hall
View the Seraphic Sisters documentary
Silent and live auctions
Dinner and evening of fellowship, remembrance, and celebration
Sponsorship & Ticket Opportunities
Your participation in the Jubilee Celebration helps honor 50 years of faithful service while supporting the ongoing ministries of the Seraphic Sisters in Texas.
Sponsorships and ticket purchases directly contribute to the care of the elderly, spiritual retreats, and the continuation of their mission of compassion and prayer.
Table Sponsorships
Golden Table — $10,000
Seating for 8–10 guests
A premier opportunity to make a lasting impact and be part of this historic celebration
Silver Table — $5,000
Seating for 8–10 guests
A generous level of support that helps sustain the Sisters’ ministries and outreach.
Bronze Table — $2,000
Seating for 8–10 guests
A meaningful way to gather in gratitude and contribute to the Jubilee celebration.
Individual Tickets
Single Tickets — $100
An invitation to join the Jubilee Mass and Gala in celebration, fellowship, and thanksgiving.
Email Us to Reserve Your Tickets & Tables
Why We Celebrate:
The Meaning of the 50th Jubilee
Recognizing a Half-Century of Service
Celebrating 50 years of service honors a lifetime of faithful commitment. This milestone reflects perseverance, devotion, and enduring response to God’s call, recognizing decades of ministry rooted in prayer, compassion, and steadfast dedication to mission.
Honoring their Impact
Over the years, the Seraphic Sisters have served countless lives through compassionate elder care and spiritual ministry. Their work has provided dignity, comfort, and renewal, creating sacred spaces where individuals and families experience God’s presence and love.
Giving Thanks to God
A Jubilee is first and foremost an act of thanksgiving to God. It invites reflection on grace received, blessings shared, and lives transformed, uniting the Sisters and community in prayerful gratitude and trust for the journey ahead.
Witnessing to Faithfulness and Hope
Fifty years of ministry stand as a powerful witness of faith lived through change and challenge. The Sisters’ enduring presence reflects humility, perseverance, and hope, inspiring others—especially those discerning vocation—to lives rooted in service and prayer.
Strengthening Community and Support
The Jubilee brings together friends, parishioners, volunteers, benefactors, and families in shared celebration. It renews relationships, deepens gratitude, and strengthens the bonds that sustain ministry, reminding all that this mission is carried forward together.
Celebrating the Fruits of Their Mission
Through decades of service, the Sisters’ ministries have nurtured faith, comforted the vulnerable, and fostered spiritual growth. The Jubilee celebrates these lasting fruits—visible in transformed lives, strengthened families, and a legacy of compassionate love.
Who the Seraphic Sisters Are
The Seraphic Sisters, formally known as the Daughters of Our Lady of Sorrows, were founded in 1881 in Poland. Their origin is connected with the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi and a mission of serving the poor and evangelizing in difficult circumstances.
Their name — Seraphic — refers to the intense love and humility associated with St. Francis of Assisi, often called the Seraphic Saint.
Their Presence & Ministry in Texas
The Seraphic Sisters have been active in Texas since 1970, serving through
care for the elderly and spiritual ministry.
Their work includes:
Operating nursing homes such as St. Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio and John Paul II Nursing Home in Kenedy, Texas, providing compassionate, family-like care
Overseeing the Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine & Retreat Center
in San Antonio, a place of pilgrimage, prayer, retreats, and spiritual renewal
On September 13, 1976, the Seraphic Sisters became owners of two nursing homes, which they renamed John Paul II Nursing Home and St. Francis Nursing Home — marking a foundational chapter in their Texas ministry.
