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Ave Maria! Welcome to the official site of the Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate!

We are pleased to share you the joy of serving the Lord in our religious life, our apostolate, our mission and even in our life of prayer. "It is a joy that is a fruit of our intimate encounter with Jesus through our life of faith" (cf. Homily of Pope Benedict XVI, for the Year of Faith).
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“Behold the handmaid of the Lord"

What does our name "Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate" mean? It all goes back to the very first event of the Annunciation when the Archangel Gabriel announced the coming birth of the Redeemer to Our Blessed Mother. It was the very root of every evangelization and mission. It was the source whereby we draw our essence as religious community; that mystery enters into the very inner structure of who we are.  The essential constituent of that vocation, if it is to be effective is found in a continuous act of faith like Mary in being Mother of Jesus and Mother of souls.
ARE YOU CALLED, TOO?
Called from worship into Service
In your great name we go,
To the child, the youth, the aged,
Love in living deeds to show.
Hope and health, goodwill and      
    comfort,
Counsel, aid and peace we give,
That your children Lord,
May your mercy know and live.

Fr. Ho Lung with the sisters

Here we are with Fr. Richard Ho Lung, founder of the Missionaries of the Poor who help the destitute in Jamaica and several other countries.  We met him at the "Praise Him Concert" which was held at La Salette Shrine in Attleboro, MA.  The proceeds from the concert benefited women's shelters and the Woman's Crisis Center in Kingston, Jamaica.  It was a pro-life concert and all the songs were written by Fr. Ho Lung.  Fr. Richard, a humble priest, radiated joy, warmth and kindness  and is the Mother Theresa of Jamaica.

One of the Missionaries of the Poor, Fr. Charles (born in India) came to our parish, St. Brendan's, and spoke at all the Masses, sharing about the work of the Missionaries of the Poor among the poor and destitute of Jamaica.  His homily was very moving and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet him and receive his blessing.

Video on Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

FHI goes to Catholic Marketing Network Trade show

The Catholic Marketing Network (CMN) is an organization whose purpose is to encourage the most effective production and distribution of Catholic literature, music, gifts, and other products and services consistent with the teachings of the Holy Roman Catholic Church
     This year's Trade show was held in Arlington, Texas in Arlington Convention Center. The Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate (FHI) who is already involved in online distribution of Academy Books participated together with couple of Friars of the Immaculate last August 27-29. 
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Book Review: "Come, Holy Spirit" by Don Dolindo Ruotolo

To see more books and titles  from the Academy of the Immaculate visit our online bookstore, 
Academy of the Immaculate Bookstore.

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Our community of the Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate live on divine providence of God for our life and our mission. Consider helping us support the mission of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in the Philippines and Nigeria.
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This site is the official homepage of the Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate (Ancillae Francescane Immaculatae), a religious community based in the United States. The site is maintained by the staff of MaryMediatrix.com. For questions about our site or suggestions, please write the webmaster of Marymediatrix.com with this contact form.
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Ave Maria! This is Sr. Anne Marie. If you are interested to know more about our religious life or wish to pay a visit please contact us at:

Mary, Queen of Apostles Convent
391 Hartford Ave.
Bellingham, MA   02019
Tel. 508-966-2362 or send us email here.
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The Franciscan Handmaids of the Immaculate (FHI) are dedicated to helping the missions of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate in Nigeria, Argentina and the Philippines. If you want to know more their mission in the Philippines or wish to help in any way, visit their site at Philmaria.org. May God reward you for your generosity. Ave Maria!
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