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Sister Sue Ernster speaks on Sister Thea Bowman's courage
Nearly 300 people gathered on March 29 at The Catholic University of America for the first-ever Sister Thea Bowman conference, “I Bring My Whole Self,” held on the evening of 35 years since the... Read More
A journey through grief with Sister Sarah Hennessey
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Sarah Hennessey was recently featured in Religion Unplugged as part of a new series exploring how people navigate grief and loss. In the piece, “Dealing With... Read More
In loving memory: Sister Shirley Wagner
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Shirley Wagner died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 95 and in her seventy-fourth year of her religious profession, at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse,... Read More
Sustainability Chats: Featuring FSPA Integral Ecology Director Beth Piggush
Casey Meehan with the Sustainability Institute recently sat down with FSPA Integral Ecology Director Beth Piggush to discuss her work around Land Justice. "Beth is a sustainability leader in our... Read More
Sister Eileen McKenzie reflects on the meaning of fences at the border
When Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Eileen McKenzie was a little girl, she recalled her dad quoting a line from Robert Frost’s poem Mending Wall: “Good fences make good neighbors.” Sister... Read More
March Poet of the Month: Sister Arita Dopkins
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Arita Dopkins is honored as March's Poet of the Month for her expressive poem, "Ash Wednesday's Hope." Through vivid imagery and reflection, this poem... Read More
FaithND honors Sister Thea Bowman during Black History Month
FaithND, a spiritual outreach program of the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association, recently recognized Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, as their Saint of the Day. This recognition highlights... Read More
February Poet of the Month: Sister Julia Walsh
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Julia Walsh is honored as February's Poet of the Month for her inspiring piece, "Gazing at Creation. " Explore more of Sister Julia's work at Messy Jesus... Read More
FSPA calls for compassion and action
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration stand with other Catholic Sister congregations, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and many groups around the United States in resisting... Read More
Gloria Franciscana featured on Franciscan Gallery
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Cleta Bakewell’s beautiful 1918 Gloria Franciscana painting, displayed at Mary of the Angel’s Chapel, was recently featured on the Franciscan Gallery blog.... Read More