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Listening to youth; following their lead for reform
Sisters respond to resolution by studying gun issue and discussing solutions (October 2018) -- The Holy Spirit breathes where it will. In recent years God’s Spirit has inspired youth of our country... Read More
Song commissioned for 125th anniversary is alive in our hearts today
by Sister Mary Kabat Fall 2018 newsletter In 2006, we celebrated the 125th Anniversary of our Community. It was quite a busy time – we were preparing for our 2005 Chapter which would include electing... Read More
Sisters support LCWR call for more work in ending abuse
(Aug. 22, 2018) -- The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross join the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in expressing grief for the irreparable damage done to the victims of clergy... Read More
Leadership speaks out against family separation at southern border
Dear Senator or Representative, We are members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious Region IX (Wisconsin). As leaders, we represent over 2,000 Catholic Sisters in the State of Wisconsin.... Read More
Autumn Blaze Pear tree takes on an indoor life at convent
By Renae Bauer Spring 2018 newsletter A living gift is now preserved in oil paint. During the April 8 Founders’ Day celebration the Associates presented their gift of an oil painting to the Sisters.... Read More
Founders’ Day Mass: Saints, a troubadour & earthy people
Bishop Robert Morneau reflects on Cross, Word, Eucharist and how the Community embraces each EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the slightly shortened text of Bishop Morneau’s homily delivered April 8,... Read More
Praising, singing, reflecting and celebrating
Founders’ Day marks what God has done and continues to do through the lives of our Sisters & Associates By Renae Bauer published April 2018 Deo gratias -- thanks be to God -- describes the spirit of... Read More
Statement on gun violence
(March 2018) -- The Leadership Team of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross join the chorus of women religious who grieve with the families affected by gun violence. The most recent shooting... Read More
Creating a new experience of the Stations of the Cross
Collecting photos of one parish’s stations blossoms into a prayerful endeavor by Renae Bauer published January 2018 How is the Holy Spirit calling you to pray? Twelve years ago, as the Sisters were... Read More