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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
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