About Us - Welcome to Nia Kuumba Spirituality Center

Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg

The mission of the Sisters of St. Francis is as follows:
"We...are women of prayer, committed to the Gospel values as lived by St. Francis and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier. From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service. Enlivened by a spirit of justice, reconciliation and peace, we collaborate with others in responding to the needs of the world."

Nia Kuumba Spirituality Center is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana.

Nia Kuumba Spirituality Center
for African and African American Women
Post Office Box 221588
St. Louis, MO 63122
Phone: 314.477.3969
Email: [email protected]

Board Members
Theresa Bland
Joanne Bone
Patricia Bowers
Sr. Barbara Moore CSJ
Sr. Thelma Mitchell, FSM
Sharon Shanks
Linda Williams
Norman Williams
Anita Williams (Board President)
Ophelia Wilson (Board Secretary)
Ruby Douthet, Director
Sr. Mary Anne Eckstein, Consultant
Sr. Barbara Leonhard, OSF Council Liaison
Francisco Sister of Oldenburg