News
FSPA Founders' Day: a recap of our 175th celebration
"For 175 years, FSPA has shared and fostered the mission of the people of God and taught the good news," said Bishop Emeritus William Patrick Callahan during his homily at the 175th celebration... Read More
Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori Welcome New Greenhouse
On Thursday, May 9, the School District of La Crosse celebrated the opening of a new greenhouse at Northside Elementary School and Coulee Montessori Charter School. Students and teachers gathered to... Read More
Sister Sarah Hennessey's Guided Meditation for Mental Health Featured on WXOW News 19
Sister Sarah Hennessey was recently featured in an article by WXOW News 19 for her guided meditation sessions aimed at supporting mental health. Since 2019, Sister Sarah has been leading “Meditation... Read More
Celebrating Artistry: Sister Karen Kappell - Artist of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Karen Kappell as Artist of the Month. Sister Karen, born in Appleton and raised in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is a... Read More
Celebrating 175 Years: FSPA Featured in Catholic Life Magazine
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Catholic Life Magazine. This edition highlights the National Eucharistic Procession, with day two focusing on... Read More
Reviving Sacred Ground: FSPA Cemetery Restoration Project
In April, Meg Paulino, FSPA Archivist and affiliate, initiated the FSPA Cemetery Restoration project. Providing support was Dave Anderson, an Associate Professor of Archeology at the University of... Read More
"Voices of Hope and Faith" webinar: featuring Beth Piggush
FSPA Integral Ecology Director, Beth Piggush, was invited to share FSPA's story during a webinar hosted by the Laudato Si Action Platform, titled "Voices of Hope and Faith: Global Catholic Religious... Read More
Poetry celebration: Sister Marianna Ableidinger honored as Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Marianna Ableidinger as May's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project... Read More
Sister Thea Bowman cause update
In April, Holy Child Jesus Parish in Canton, Mississippi, honored the memory of Sister Thea Bowman with a memorial celebration. The event served as a reminder of her impact on the community and... Read More
FSPA signs Catholic Letter on Israel-Palestine
We, Catholics in the United States, express our grief and dismay over the horrors that have occurred in Israel-Palestine over the last six months. We also bear witness to and speak out against the... Read More