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Our History

The Felician Sisters were established as a religious order in 1855 in Warsaw, Poland. Their ministry consisted of service to the poor, orphaned, sick and elderly. In 1874, the Sisters accepted their first US ministry in Polonia, Wisconsin. They expanded their services to Manitowoc in 1887 and established Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, now known as St. Mary's Home.

The original home accommodated 60 residents. The sisters farmed the land and raised animals for sustenance. Until 1934 the home served as both an orphanage and a home for elderly widows. In 1954 a new modernized building was constructed, offering care to 100 senior residents. Following several expansions, St. Mary's is currently licensed for 191 residents.

In recent years, Felician Village expanded its campus to offer a continuum of care. Multiple expansion projects include.

• The Gardens independent living garden homes and apartments, built in 1987.
• The Court, assisted living apartments, added in 1998 is comprised of 32 one and two-bedroom assisted living apartments.
• The Villas, opened in 2003 as community based residential facilities (CBRF's) commonly referred to as group homes accommodating eight residents at each villa.

For nearly 150 years, the Felician Sisters have demonstrated tenacity, competence and responsiveness to those in need. They have continued to adapt to the changes in the church and in the world. Felician Village is a reflection of their continued response to the Manitowoc County community.

To learn more about our sponsors, please visit the Felician Sisters Provincial website www.felicianschicago.org

Our Mission

At Felician Village, our mission is to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by providing compassionate care that respects the dignity of each person we serve.

Our Vision

Guided by our mission and "Resident First" philosophy, Felician Village will be recognized as the leader in senior living options, the primary advocate for community partnerships benefiting seniors and an employer of choice in Manitowoc County.

Our Values

In our ministry, we strive to live the values of

• Dignity of Person
• Compassionate Service
• Justice
• Responsiveness to Need with Commitment to the Poor
• Transformation