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Sister Karen Kappell honored as November's Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Karen Kappell as November's Poet of the Month for her poem, "Artist's Life." This poem reflects her life as an... Read More
Join us: Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3
Mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3! Giving Tuesday is celebrated worldwide on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, it is a day dedicated to encouraging people and organizations to support... Read More
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"Who Are Some of the Black Catholic Saints I Haven't Heard Of?" [videos]
November is Black Catholic History Month, and Catholic News World invites us to the celebration of "Holy 6 Black American Catholics Soon to be Canonized Saints!", including Franciscan Sister of... Read More
'Walk with migrants,' Sister Eileen McKenzie
On the heels of the Nov. 5 election, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Eileen McKenzie’s article, “Encountering Christ on the Move,” was published by Global Sisters Report. “... our national... Read More
Join us: Coulee Region Immigration Summit
Join us for the Coulee Region Immigration Summit, Nov. 21 at Cappella Performing Arts Center, 721 King Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin. All are welcome to this free event. To register and find more... Read More
Celebrating Sister Marlene: FSPA Artist of the Month
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Marlene Weisenbeck, who was born in 1942 and grew up on a dairy farm in Maxville Township near Durand, Wisconsin, has served as a Catholic Sister with FSPA... Read More
The Climate is in Crisis: What Can Investors Do?
On Oct. 15, Seventh Generation Interfaith held its 2024 SGI Conference with the theme, “The Climate is in Crisis: What Can Investors Do?” The event covered the climate crisis and its effects on... Read More
In loving memory of Sister Maris Kerwin
Sister Maris Kerwin, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 89, died on Oct. 25, 2024, at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was in the sixty-fifth year of her religious profession.... Read More
Sister Julia Walsh advocates for justice in Washington D.C.
Sister Julia Walsh attended the Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference, hosted by Franciscan Action Network in Washington D.C., from Oct. 12-15. Along with a group from Viterbo University, she... Read More
In loving memory of Sister Rosalia Bauer
At the age of 95 and in her seventy-fourth year of her religious profession, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Rosalia Bauer died on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse,... Read More