Franciscan Sisters Adorers of the Holy Cross

of the Evangelical Counsel (Chastity, Poverty and Obedience) according to the rule of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis of Assisi and the present constitution of the Congregation and the commitment to the works of charity and of apostolate according to the teaching of the Foundress, giving preferential treatment to the most humble, the needy and the marginal people. The CHARISM of the Congregation is as fidelity to the divine project, we are called to render present to the world the light of Christ Crucified and Risen, and through the charism offered to Mother Foundress continue to illumine the way of the Church and of humanity with the splendor of the Cross! Francis of Assisi. Therefore, it is Christ-centered, Eucharistic and Marian devotion. The APOSTOLATE of the Congregation is to work continuously and arduously fulfill the expression of love and concern for the lowly people as Blessed Mo. Maria Luigia Velotti focused her special attention on the sinners, orphans and on the aged recognizing the face of Jesus in the countenance of these marginal creatures thus, becoming humble herald of salvation for all. These include the following work of apostolate:
1.Christian Education (Nursery, Elementary, Junior & Senior Highschool and College)
2.Orphanages
3.Catechesis to the Little Ones
4.Assistance to the sick, the old and the disabled
5.Pastoral Works and Missions

The Congregation is currently present in different parts of the word like Europe, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil and Africa. Thus, each member is continually depending on the grace of God and exerting effort to become beacon and bearers of Christ to the least, the last and the lowly as she observed and inspired to follow the examples of the Seraphic Father St. Francis of Assisi and Mo. Foundress Blessed Mo. Maria Luigia Velotti. In the Philippines, the Congregation was established in the year 1991 and located at #15 Philip St. (cor.) Multinational Avenue, Multinational Village, Parañaque City, Metro Manila. The permission was granted and signed by the Archbishop of Manila Jaimie L. Cardinal Sin and Msgr. Josefino S. Ramirez, Vicar General and Chancellor on the day of 23rd in February 1993.