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A quiet place to
pray
Constructed by a lighthouse stonemason for his wife and son in
1925, the Le Mieux Chapel is dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua and
continues to be a place of prayer for all. More
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On a mission to share
Christ's joy
There are some people in life who are just easy to be around. They
accept you -- warts and all -- and sincerely want you to be happy.
If you're not sure you've ever encountered such a person, take a
drive to Brillion and ask around for Sister Cecelia Blonde. More
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Encountering
God among the homeless
Sister Anne Margaret works with people in crisis at several Green
Bay shelters. What she has to say about the homeless might surprise
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Sister Mary
Bede passes away
A lifelong educator and servant to the poor, Sister Mary Bede
Piotrowski passed away on April 10, 2013. Sister Mary Bede entered
the Community of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in
September 1940. She was received into the Order in August
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On the margins: 4
women to tell what life is really like
Four women who are living or have lived on the margins of our
society will talk about their experiences and what has made a
difference to them and their families at the second annual "Learn
From Me, Not Just About Me" event on March 3. More ... |
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Thinking
about Jesus? 'Contemplate Christ' at weekend
retreat
Spend some quiet time with the Lord during our "Consider,
Contemplate, Imitate Christ" Retreat Feb. 15 to 17 in Green Bay. We
invite all single women from 19 to 30 years old to take time at the
beginning of Lent to reflect on God's presence in your life. More ... |
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Sisters elect new
Leadership Team
Sisters Donna Koch, Nancy Langlois and Ann Rehrauer were elected
president, first vice president and second vice president,
respectively, during the Community's Chapter of Elections in
January. Every four years, our Community convenes to elect leaders
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Nicaragua:
Where the people are the greatest joy
They brought education to illiterate adults, health care to women
and infants, and faith development to more than 40,000 people. Nine
of our Sisters served in Nicaragua from 1970 to 2004, and several
recently returned for Apostolic Vicariate's 100th anniversary. More
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Sister Gerald is one sweet
cookie
Sister Gerald made more than 10,000 cookies in 2012, so suffice it
to say her treats are yummy. Here's her recipe for Eggnog Nutmeg
Logs, which many can attest to their deliciousness. If you'd like a
chance to win a dozen (flavor to be determined) get the details
here! More ...
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Bishops, Sisters share ideas on Church's pastoral
needs
Sister Jane Riha represented our Community when the state's
Bishops and Women Religious in congregational leadership gathered
to discuss. More
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Sister Mary Audri
passes away
After more than 60 years of service to the Lord, Sister Mary Audri
Tlachac was called home to the Lord on December 27, 2012, at
Woodside Lutheran Home. She was born March 7, 1926, in Rosiere, WI
to Matthew and Mary (Seiler) Tlachac. More ... |
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Away in a manger Our
patron saint, Francis of Assisi, may have been the first to
recreate the Christmas manger -- complete with live animals and
all! More
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This Christmas Eve,
listen for the women who furthered God's reign
There are many websites, such as ancestry.com, that help people
develop their family tree. But have you ever wondered what Jesus'
family tree looks like? More ... |
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Associates become Franciscans for 'strong, spiritual
life'
Each year near the Feast of St. Francis, the Sisters celebrate the
entry of new Associates and the renewal of current Associates. This
year, we asked our four new Associates to share what attracted them
to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross. More
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Seize
the season of Advent
Do the holidays feel more like a marathon than a time of joyful
anticipation? We invite you to slow down and spend time in
prayerful reflection. To help, pick one or all Advent prayer
evenings with Sisters Lynne Marie Simonich and Laura Zelten. More ... |
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Get the 'Year of Faith'
delivered to your inbox
As the worldwide Catholic Church celebrates the "Year of Faith",
declared by Pope Benedict XVI, the Sisters of St. Francis of the
Holy Cross in Green Bay are inviting people to check their inboxes.
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Caring for Mother Earth,
who produces fruits and herbs
For more years than sne can remember, Sister Marie Goretti
Marcelle has worked in the convent's gardens each summer. It's a
time of prayer and talking to the Lord. More
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Retreats:
Making time for God and you
Those unfamiliar with a "spiritual vacation" might bristle at the
thought. But a retreat -- whether it's one day or seven -- can help
a person reconnect with God and grow spiritually. More ...
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Human trafficking -- It's real
and it's here
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross along with other
members of the Franciscan Federation overwhelmingly approved the
resolution, "Trafficking of Human Beings: Our Response as
Franciscans." More ...
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We
invite you to see 'Women & Spirit' with
us
Faith. Courage. Determination. Self-Sacrifice. These are just a
few words used to describe Sisters who have responded to people's
needs throughout our nation's history. Come enjoy an uplifting,
positive 60-minute film with us. More ...
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Sister Mary Grace
Peters goes home to the Lord
Sister Mary Grace Peters, age 90, a Sister of St. Francis of
the Holy Cross, died peacefully at Woodside Nursing Home on July
21, 2012. More ...
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Sister Ann to be honored for her creative
fidelity
Sister Ann Rehrauer will be among 35 women and men to be honored
at a national Franciscan assembly in July for their efforts to live
the Franciscan call to continually rebuild the church. More
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Four jubilarians provide unique
ministries
Sisters Louise Hunt, Joanne Kinjerski, Monica Rose Bongert and
Maria Drzewiecki are celebrating their jubilees during 2012. Do you
know which one ran a food pantry? Served the elderly? Ministered to
the sick? Or was a missionary in Nicaragua? More
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Responding to
the needs of our times
We are often asked, "Where are the Sisters nowadays?" Our Sisters,
six of whom are in their 90s, continue to joyfully live our mission
which asks each of us to "compassionately respond to the needs of
our times through education, healing and related ministries that
uphold human dignity, pursue peace, and promote Gospel justice."
Our Sisters and Associates are active in a variety of ministries.
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Sisters
part of photo exhibit
Five Sisters are to be featured in an exhibit titled,
"Women Over 90 Project." Green Bay photographer Kara Counard is hosting a
photo/story exhibit highlighting the lives of women in this area.
Her work will be on display during June at The Art
Garage, 1409 Main St., Green Bay. The opening reception will be
6-9 pm Thursday, June 7, in the front gallery. More
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Sister's YouTube videos awarded
Sister Elise Cholewinski is spreading the teachings of
our faith on YouTube. Her short weekly segments, titled "Early
Morning Catechism," have earned her a grant from the Diocese of
Green Bay as part of its annual "Faith in Our Future" program for
adult education. Sister Elise says the grant will be used to
purchase a camcorder (instead of using a borrowed one) and to
provide a small stipend to a volunteer.
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Sister and Parish work for African water
well
Sister Joanne Goessl, pastoral assocate at St. Mary Parish in
Appleton, was part of the parish's initiative to build a well in
the West African village of Saaba. Prior to the construction of the
well, women and girls walked 10 to 15 miles one way to a water
reservoir. The new well is outside Saaba and serves several
surrounding villages. The well effort is part of the parish's
commitment to ensure it is working toward systemic change both
locally and globally.
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Franciscan spirituality in the life of a lay
person
If there is one thing Deacon Paul Umentum wants people to know
about St. Francis it is this: St. Francis leads us to a deeper
relationship with Christ. More
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'Learn From
Me, Not Just About Me'
Not long ago, a potential employer told Melissa Schultz, a young
woman diagnosed just a few years ago with spinocerebellar ataxia
type II, she was a "walking worker's comp claim." Another young
woman, Stephanie Birmingham, has used a wheelchair since the age of
3 because of her condition called osteogenesis imperfecta, a
genetic defect that causes bones to be deformed or to break easily.
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Letters offer hope, inspiration to Sisters and
inmates
While Lent is a formal time within the Church year to focus on
turning our lives over to Christ, conversion experiences are being
shared throughout the year between Sisters, Associates,
ex-offenders, and death row inmates. More
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Prison Ministries
provide care to families and hope to
perpetrators
Five leaders from faith-based prison and after-prison ministries
conducted a Prison Ministry Workshop at the Motherhouse for the
Sisters and Associates. All expressed the need to help offenders,
ex-offenders and their families in a time of shrinking resources.
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Welcoming
the New Roman Missal
Sister Ann Rehrauer, Director of Evangelization, Living Justice
and Worship for the Diocese of Green Bay, has worked for the last
year to help pastors and parish leaders prepare for the new Roman
Missal (official prayers of the Church). We asked her what's the
key to it all. More
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