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News and Events
| Archbishop Celebrates Liturgy with Sisters |
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The newly-installed Archbishop of Milwaukee celebrated morning Liturgy with the Sisters in St. Francis Chapel at the Motherhouse on March 11.
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| Unique View of Grounds |
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Sr. Stella DeVenuta was able to capture this photo of the Motherhouse complex from her
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| Nuns' Build Volunteer |
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Recently, Sr. Rose Martin Weldgen traveled to New Orleans to participate in a nonprofit rebuilding project to help St. Bernard Civil Parish and New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina. View...
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| New Year Is Celebrated with First Breakfast |
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Milwaukee area sisters and associates welcome 2010 with a breakfast at a local restaurant. View...
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| Remembering Those in Grave Need |
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Sister choreographs opening prayer movement for annual celebration of activist's life and ministry View...
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| Sister Musicians Gather |
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Luncheon honored congregation musician who celebrated her 94th birthday in December. View...
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| Motherhouse Ornament Available |
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St. Francis Convent, the Motherhouse of the Congregation, is depicted by an ornament that is now available through the Fund Development Office. View...
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| Fall Events at the Motherhouse |
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Each fall, a special lunch is held for the sisters who are retiring from full ministry. Events are also planned for the retired sisters who reside at the Motherhouse. View...
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| 2009 Annual Halloween Dance |
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Each year the sisters gather for a dinner and dance in the Troubadour Room for the Halloween Holiday. Many arrive in costumes for the festivities. View...
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| Pet Blessing Held in Honor of Francis of Assisi |
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The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi sponsored a pet blessing on the Motherhouse grounds in honor of their patron's feast day. View...
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| Peace Pole Rededicated |
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In recognition of the International Day of Peace, the Peace Pole on the Motherhouse grounds was rededicated. View...
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| Sr. Lorraine McGraw Professes Vows |
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On October 4, Sr. Lorraine McGraw professed perpetual vows as a Sister of St. Francis of Assisi. View...
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| Pet Blessing Slated for October 3 |
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In observance of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a Pet Blessing will be held on Saturday, October 3. View...
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| Congregation Featured in Exhibit |
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Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is among the hundreds of congregations featured in the Women & Spirit exhibit that made its debut in Cincinnati earlier this year. View...
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| Sisters Participate in Run/Walk |
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OSF Team raised more than $2,000 for St. Ben's Community Meal Walk/Run in July. View...
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| Jubilarians Celebrate Profession Anniversaries |
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23 Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi were honored on Sunday, July 16, as they celebrated 50, 60, 70 and 75 years of vowed religious life. View...
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| Boys Help with Assisium Project |
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The assisum on the motherhouse lawn was readied for painting by youths from vocation camps. View...
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| Global Peace Conference Slated for August |
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The puiblic is invited to "Creating a Culture of Peace," which is being organized by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, in conjunction with three other congregations of Franciscan Sisters, for August 1 in LaCrosse, Wis. View...
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| Invitation to Earth Day Event |
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The congregation will celebrate Earth Day in St. Francis Chapel on April 22, 7-8 p.m. View...
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| Works of Sister Artists Displayed |
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Three Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi have recently had their unique works of art selected for area exhibits. View...
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| Just in Time for Easter... |
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New Easter cards available now on this website View...
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| Sr. Edna Lonergan Named Citizen of the Year |
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Sr. Edna Lonergan, president of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, St. Francis, Wisconsin, was named the city's 2008 Citizen of the Year. View...
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| St. Francis Medal Redesigned |
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The St. Francis medal, available to donors of $25 or more, has been redesigned for 2009. View...
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