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Leaving the calendar behind: More ‘being,’ less ‘doing’
A life of ministry includes seeing God in students, ex-offenders and the elderly by Sister Francis Bangert Winter 2020 newsletter Following 20 years as an elementary school teacher, nine years as a... Read More
Sister Rose Jochmann receives award for solar advocacy
Her vision has propelled our solar array and those of other communities by Sister Mary Kabat Winter 2020 newsletter On Jan. 16, 2020, Sister Rose Jochmann, chair of the Community’s Sustainability... Read More
Sister Mary Ellen Lowney was grateful for the gifts of faith, family and friends
Sister Mary Ellen Lowney (Frances Mary Bridget Lowney) died on Jan. 30, 2020. She was born in the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, on April 23, 1922, the only daughter of Will and Helen Nolan... Read More
Two former students preside at funeral Mass for Sister Margaret Mary Halbach
Sister Margaret Mary Halbach died on Dec. 19, 2019. The former Bernadette, or “Bernie” as she was known to her large family, was born on Nov. 30, 1940, to Raymond and Mary Halbach in Sherwood, Wis.... Read More
Life after full-time ministry: Serving others then and now comes from one’s baptismal call
We asked four Sisters who have recently retired to reflect on the transition from full-time to part-time or volunteer ministry and the gift this new chapter in life offers. From what full-time... Read More
Life after full-time ministry: ‘I see a great need’ to remember the sick and elderly
We asked four Sisters who have recently retired to reflect on the transition from full-time to part-time or volunteer ministry and the gift this new chapter in life offers. From what full-time... Read More
Life after full-time ministry: A time to contemplate & share wisdom
We asked four Sisters who have recently retired to reflect on the transition from full-time to part-time or volunteer ministry and the gift this new chapter in life offers. From what full-time... Read More
Life after full-time ministry: Serving others continues but with fewer commitments
We asked four Sisters who have recently retired to reflect on the transition from full-time to part-time or volunteer ministry and the gift this new chapter in life offers. From what full-time... Read More
All praise be yours, my Lord
The Canticle of Creation is St. Francis of Assisi’s testament of God’s manifestation in all Editor’s Note: Oct. 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, our patron saint. To celebrate, we are sharing... Read More
Sisters share and receive through local Community Gardens
BACK TO THE GARDEN: Sister Maria Drzewiecki always plants tomatoes, green peppers, radishes and squash in her garden. Her plot is one of nearly 400 available through the Extension Brown County... Read More