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40 years of Franciscan friendship
Sisters and Associates nurture faith through prayer, mission and fellowship by Renae Bauer Men and women drawn to the Franciscan spirit have joined the Sisters in the Associate Relationship for 40... Read More
Sisters help break ground for Heritage and Research Center
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Nine religious institutions helped break ground for the new Heritage and Research Center (HARC). Participating in the ceremony from our Community were, sixth from left, Sister... Read More
A journey of faith: The Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
Worshipping with 50,000 other Catholics was like no other experience by Renae Bauer From July 17 to 21, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis transformed into a sacred space for the Eucharistic... Read More
Sister Marietta Samz goes home to God's garden
Sister Marietta Samz, age 87, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The former Rosalie Martha Samz was born on Jan. 2, 1937 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Oscar and Frances (Reuter) Samz. She... Read More
Pristine land is now protected through conservation agreement
The Woods near the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion. © Dan Larson image. Used with permission. Caring for earth gives Sisters and scientists a glimpse into rare ecological finds by Renae Bauer In a... Read More
Century-old friendship leads to common legacy
Sisters & Holy Cross Parish move ahead with cemetery collaboration plan by Renae Bauer The histories of Holy Cross Parish in Green Bay and our Community are long intertwined -- from starting and... Read More
Silence & Sunset 2024
Registration is open for our 11th season of "Silence & Sunset". Each evening begins at 6:30 pm and includes a brief presentation followed by time for quiet prayer and reflection. We close our time... Read More
Vow of living a good religious life is fulfilled
Sister Joanne Kinjerski died March 1, 2024 at St. Francis Convent. The former Barbara Anna Kinjerski was born on June 12, 1930, in West Kewaunee, daughter of the late Isidore and Stella (Knipp)... Read More
Franciscan Centenary: One celebration marks five Franciscan anniversaries
St. Francis of Assisi received from God 5 key gifts that are alive in our Church today by Sister Mary Kabat and Renae Bauer The Nativity Scene. The Stigmata. The Canticle of the Creatures. Of all... Read More
Our Lenten Journey 2024
What are the lessons of the Sunday Gospels during Lent? Find out as Sister Elise Cholewinski, former director of religious education, and Sister Laura Zelten, campus minister at UW-GB and former... Read More