
Reflections Words of Wisdom
For the safety of our Sisters, staff and guests, we have closed St. Francis Convent at 3110 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, until further notice. This decision is in response to the COVID-19 virus. No guests are allowed including for daily Mass. Medical support visitors and deliveries are exempt. Thank you.
Drawing closer to the Paschal Mystery during Lent
Three actions renew our lives in Jesus’ salvation by Renae Bauer Prayer. Fasting. Almsgiving. The mere mention of these words will shift a Christian’s mind to Lent. As our Church begins the 40-day...
More ...Forest Dwelling: Spirituality for our wisdom years
Newly formed program emphasizes the gifts to appreciate and share in maturing by Sister Jane Riha In my early 70s, I realized that there were new choices to be made at this season of my life. I...
More ...Franciscan Crown Rosary: A bridge to Mary during Lent
The Franciscan Crown Rosary is a seven-decade rosary dedicated to either the Seven Joys or Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For Lent, we pray the Seven Sorrows, listed below. Begin with the...
More ...Repair our democracy
(Jan. 7, 2021) -- As members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross stand with the other more than 1300 leaders of Catholic Sisters...
More ...Annual collection helps in caring for vowed religious
by Sister Mary Kabat With the U.S. Bishops I again ask for your help this year for our retired Sisters and for all men and women religious throughout the United States. Like me, you may have been...
More ...Advent Evenings seek blessings of a difficult year
COVID-19 entered our lexicon with a tsunami-like force in 2020. We now wear face masks and apply hand sanitizers. We call friends and family instead of visiting in person. Maybe we’ve learned to make...
More ...Mission
Rooted in the Cross, Word, and Eucharist ... compassionately responding through prayer, presence, and hospitality.