The Sisters of St. Francis “live” compassionate empathy. While Saint Marianne and her sisters dedicated their lives in service to others, we can learn from their example how to practice effective empathy and incorporate it into our daily lives. Our goal is to teach and spread the practice of empathy and challenge our community to be a kinder and gentler place to live, work and grow.
Visit empathyinactioncny.org for more information.
We are honored to be the source of Saint Marianne Cope’s archives, museum and gift shop created by her community, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. To share her story and carry on her legacy, we source and create merchandise to convey a dignified, accurate and inspiring message about our Saint Marianne. We invite you to browse through our books, prints, cards, artwork, jewelry and more and hope that you are also inspired by her life of service.
All profits from the sale of merchandise benefit the Saint Marianne Cope Shrine & Museum and its vision to educate and inspire people to incorporate empathy and compassion for all.
Our merchandise is developed for you to take into your community and spread these values to promote kindness, peace and unity. Click here for our gift shop.
A COPE Christmas Fundraiser
An evening of wine and sweets; a divine pairing
December 4, 2024
4 – 7pm
at the Saint Marianne Museum, 601 N. Townsend St., Syracuse, NY 13203
The annual Christmas celebration and fundraiser will offer wine samples paired with decadent desserts. Click here for donation and sponsorship opportunities.
All donations received will go toward supporting the Saint Marianne Cope museum and its programming.
Just as Marianne served all people, especially those in need of care, we are developing programming for caregivers that will benefit not only those receiving care but those giving it as well.
Our curriculum will not only provide desperately needed support and resources to people who care for those in need but will allow us to serve those who rely on the museum for prayers, research and tour opportunities.
Our Empathy in Action series of workshops and presentations is developed for in-home and professional caregivers. We teach communication skills, compassionate empathy and practices that enable people to take charge of their healthcare emotionally and spiritually as well as physically. We are empowering compassionate and knowledgeable caregivers and patient advocates. Just as the Sisters have done since the 1860s, we work to bring peace to patients for all phases of life’s journey. For more information, please visit: EmpathyInActionCNY.org.
A Sister of St. Francis, Marianne was canonized Oct. 21, 2012. She is the first Franciscan woman from North America to be canonized, and only the 11th American saint. A woman of great valor, this beloved mother of outcasts, spent her early years in central New York where she served as a leader in the field of health care, education and of her own congregation. Responding to a call to care for the poor sick on the then Sandwich Islands, she devoted 35 years to caring for those afflicted with Hansen’s disease on Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii.
Museum Location
Saint Marianne Cope Museum
601 North Townsend St.
Syracuse, N.Y. 13203
315.422.7999
request@saintmarianne.org
Museum & Gift Shop Hours
Appointments To Visit Are Recommended
We are here most weekdays
9 am-3 pm
You are welcome to visit and shop whenever we can accommodate
To schedule an appointment,
click here or call 315.422.7999;
dial 4.
If the time or date you would like to visit is unavailable online; please contact us directly and we will do our best to accommodate. Weekend tours must be scheduled in advance.
2024 SAINT MARIANNE COPE Shrine & Museum
Saint Marianne Cope Shrine and Museum is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities
We are excited to offer a space in our museum dedicated to the research of our Saint Marianne Cope archival materials. Students, scholars, enthusiasts, and members of the community are welcome to view our historical documents and artifacts up close. Access to the research space can be arranged by appointment only.
in our effort to spread the message and legacy of saint marianne cope , we welcome GROUP tours. groups of 50 or less can be accommodated and reservations must be made two weeks in advance of the desired tour date. PRESENTATIONS CAN also BE MADE AT YOUR SITE. contact us for details.