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Sisters to celebrate the doubling of their solar energy capacity
GREEN BAY, Wis. (Aug. 26, 2019) – A dream begun six years ago was realized today when the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross generate 50 percent of their electricity with solar energy. The... Read More
Enriching the lives of God's people through prayer, presence and hospitality
Sister Mary Samuel Brunner brings beauty wherever she goes By Renae Bauer Summer 2019 newsletter On the outskirts of the city of Shawano sits a pale, daffodil-yellow bungalow that is home to Sister... Read More
Sister Angela Palm is at rest with the Lord
Sister Angela Palm went home to God late on June 19, 2019. The former Mary Arcella Palm was born on June 2, 1942, in Appleton to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Zuleger) Palm. She was received as a... Read More
Sister Bridget Stumpf enters eternal life
Sister Bridget Stumpf died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at St. Francis Convent. Sister Bridget (Marion Rosella) Stumpf was born September 29, 1926, in Darboy. Her parents were the late Joseph & Isabel... Read More
Sister Concepta "Connie" Wavrunek goes home to the Lord
Sister Concepta "Connie" Wavrunek passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019, at Bornemann's Nursing Home. The former Violet Mae Wavrunek was born May 31, 1927, in Antigo, daughter of the late Chris and... Read More
Paschal Mystery can help us deal with the messiness of grief
by Associate Carla Schommer Spring 2019 newsletter Deacon George Schraufnagel’s presentation at the March 9 Associate Gathering centered on “Messages on Suffering & Grief -- How to Deal with Cancer,... Read More
You can help us produce solar energy for $11.35
Solar array expansion will further cut our dependence on fossil fuels by Sister Mary Kabat Spring 2019 newsletter As mentioned in the Winter Newsletter, the Sisters’ solar array is undergoing an... Read More
Want to be happy? Consider clearing out the clutter
Living with fewer things is an opportunity to grow a richer spiritual life, says blogger (Spring 2019) Editor’s Note: This year’s Lenten Day of Reflection for Women was on April 6, after this... Read More
Congregations to share resources and keep focus on mission
Functions that do not require a vowed member are considered Nine women religious congregations in Wisconsin and northern Illinois have begun a collaboration process that is the first of its kind in... Read More
A bigger blueprint for a smaller carbon footprint
by Renae Bauer Winter 2019 newsletter Five years ago, the Sisters were pleased to announce plans to generate “green” energy by installing a 112-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system. Today, plans... Read More