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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.

2010

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

2008

Fall 2008 View PDF
~ 15 Sisters Celebrate Jubilees ~ If you answer YES to these questions . . .

January 2008 View PDF
~ Former Residence Hall is Home to Sisters ~ Associates and Retirees Celebrate ~ Sister Publishes Congregation History

2007

Fall 2007 View PDF
~ New Team Installed; Sisters Celebrate Vowed Profession

January 2007 View PDF
~ "Home" for Seven Sisters is a Small Iowa Town

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