Alton franciscans Sisters of St. francis of the Martyr St. George, St. francis Convent. The American branch of an International nursing order founded in Germany in the 1800's. Vocational, history and charisma information available.
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Lourdes Hospital, Paducah KY Lourdes has operated since 1905, founded by the municipality as Riverside Hospital. In 1959, the Diocese of Owensboro purchased it and asked the Sisters of St. francis of Tiffin, Ohio to staff it. Products & Services > Medical care