Sisters in the News

Pilgrimage

Over the weekend of April 20-21, The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi hosted 25 Sisters and Affiliates of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) from La Crosse, Wis. for a pilgrimage to... Read More

Celebrating 175 Years

We are thrilled to be celebrating the 175th Anniversary of The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi this year! Because it is such a significant event for us, we are celebrating throughout the year,... Read More

Have A Heart Fundraiser

On Tuesday, March 19, Father Edward Sanchez presented a very generous check of $4,907 to the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, representing funds collected during February’s “Have A Heart” fundraiser... Read More

Aging in Place for Our Retired Sisters

As we conclude Catholic Sisters Week , we want to thank our retired Sisters who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Many worked in ministries devoted to creating loving homes and... Read More

Comfort and Relief: Geriatric Therapies for our Sisters

“We Sisters sit for long periods during the day as we pray, go to Mass, or watch TV at night. This therapy is so wonderful. It gets us moving again.”  Sister Rosa Suazo, OSF. Age: 90   In December... Read More

State Representative Chris Sinicki

On Presidents’ Day, February 19, Sisters Felicia Schlechter and Jean Mariani hosted a lively conversation with Wisconsin State Representative Chris Sinicki. Chris has represented areas in St.... Read More

Ash Wednesday / Paper Cranes

Sisters of St. Francis Convent celebrated Ash Wednesday yesterday with blessings for Director of Communications Marian Doyle and Facilities Director Jim Guinta as they embark on the Pilgrimage to... Read More

Sisters Stand Against Human Trafficking

Sisters and staff of St. Francis Convent wore blue on January 11 in solidarity with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign 2024. They also participated in a prayer service at the... Read More

End The Year Well With A Tax-Saving Gift

There's still time to lower your income and taxes this year through a tax-wise charitable gift to the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Here are two easy ways to make a gift right now that will help... Read More

Sister Diana De Bruin Reflects on Holy Land Pilgrimage During Podcast

Sister Diana De Bruin traveled on pilgrimage to the Holy Land in June, following 16 years of service as a member of the congregation’s Leadership Team. The experience was one unlike any other, and... Read More

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