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Nojoshing Notes
Nojoshing is an Indian word. It means "Straight Tongue." In 1849, the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi built their Motherhouse on land that was called Nojoshing by the Indians, because it protrudes out into Lake Michigan like a straight tongue.

2013

Spring 2013 View PDF
~ Sister Writes History of Ministry; Sr. Lucille Celebrates 100th Birthday; Sisters Participate in Special Concert

Winter 2013 View PDF
~ OSF Garden Produce; Pews Are Special Part of the Chapel; Fruitcakes Are OSF Tradition.

2012

Fall 2012 View PDF
~Congregation Retreat Draws More Than 200; Jubilee - A Celebration of the Grace of Fidelity; Sisters Harvest 150 Pounds of Honey.

Summer 2012 View PDF
~ Bees Arrive on the Motherhouse Grounds; Sisters Share Their Dreams for the Property; Land Use Committee Receives Grant.

Spring 2012 View PDF
~ Researcher Find History on OSF Archives; Sensory Room for Sisters; Volunteers Recognized.

Winter 2012 View PDF
~ New Look and Merchandise for Card Shop, and Merger Made Visible

2011

Fall 2011 View PDF
~ 2011 Framciscan Federation Nominee; Sisters' Retirement Needs; and Grape Arbor Nears 100th Birthday.

Summer 2011 View PDF
~ Volunteers-Many Hand Make Light Work and Jubilarians Celebrate Vowed Life

November 2011 View PDF
~ Sr. Corde' Rea

Spring 2011 View PDF
~ Donor Appreciation and General Chapter

Winter 2011 View PDF
~ Convent Archives and the 2010 Fruit Cake Bake

November 2011 View PDF

2010

Fall 2010 View PDF
~ 2010 Jubilee Celebrating 50, 60, 70 and 75 Years of Fidelity to God and Sisters

Summer 2010 View PDF
~ Gardening: A Congregation Tradition; Concgregation celebrates Earth Day

Spring 2010 View PDF
~ Poster Portrays St. Francis and An Invitation to Visit the OSF website.

Winter 2010 View PDF
~ Clare Hall - Residence and new director focus on sisters' well-being ~ Sisters experience the "Quiet of Advent"

2009

Fall 2009 View PDF
~ Celebrating Jubilee — Celebrating Fidelity: 23 Sisters Recognized for Milestones ~ Plus Co-founded Congregations Mark 160th Anniversary

Winter 2009 View PDF
~ Milwaukee Suburb was Home to 14 Sisters ~ Retired Sisters Enjoy Renovated Dining Room

Archived Notes