Who are the Sisters?

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® is a leading-edge Order of queer nuns. Since our first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted ourselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit.

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Cleanliness is next to, well, you know. So when you want to get rid of the stuff cluttering your domicile think about dropping if off at Community Thrift. Not only do you get a tax write off but your favorite charity (The Sisters) gets a portion of what you donate.

Check to see what items they accept.

Items can be donated every day at
623 Valencia St, SF,
from 10am to 5pm.

 

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Positions

Essential

December 2002
Bella Aza Bug, Vicar Victoria, Bella Madonna
Sister Merry Peter
Sister Roxanne Roles & Sister Kittty Catallyst OCP
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Inspiration

The day I met Sister Phyllis Stein the Fragrant on my first visit to San Francisco in the late 90's. She was working an event at Harvey's and I was captivated. She took time to explain what the Sisters were  all about and I was sure that some day...I would join them.

 

"God" is our own invention; A projection of the collective human mind and spirit and thus capable of anything we can imagine.
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"You get more flies with honey than vinegar." - my Grandma Lucy

"No one can make you feel inferior without your permission."  - Eleanor Roosevelt

 

Have as few "rules" as possible and allow yourself the freedom to express yourself, your emotions and your desires.  Give yourself the gift of forgiveness.  Give others the gift of respect.  Ask for "Do-Overs" as often as you want to.  You will get it right.

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Former Chair of Easter Committee, Mistress of Saints (2 terms), Mistress of Habits (2 terms)

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The Sisters first permanent memorial in the world was unveiled December 2012 at the AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, and is dedicated to all Sisters worldwide who have passed "through the veil."

We would like to thank the generosity of San Franciscans who contributed to this memorial. We are truly humbled.

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