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Progress update on Sister Thea's cause for sainthood
The Diocese of Jackson recently provided an update on Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and Servant of God Thea Bowman’s cause for sainthood. The canonical process, which began in 2018, is... Read More
Silent City: Franciscan Sisters 175 Years of Community
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the La Crosse Catholic Cemetery hosted Discover the Silent City: Franciscan Sisters 175 Years of Community cemetery tour. Silent City is a guided walking tour through the La... Read More
Sister Eileen advocates for compassionate immigration reform
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Eileen McKenzie serves migrants through the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. In light of growing challenges at the... Read More
Honoring two prophetic leaders: Dr. King and Sister Thea Bowman
Loyola Marymount University Professor Michael Howard hosted an online discussion focusing on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and Servant of God Thea... Read More
Affiliates Pat and Linda Kerrigan honored with Viterbo St. John XXIII Award
On Thursday, Sept. 19, FSPA affiliates Pat and Linda Kerrigan were honored with Viterbo University's 2024 Saint John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service. The award was created in 1975 to recognize... Read More
Sister Mary Ann Gschwind named Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Marshal
At an event held at Logger's Field last night, La Crosse Oktoberfest revealed that Sister Mary Ann Gschwind will serve as this year's Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Marshal. An Oktoberfest tradition... Read More
New podcast: St. Mary's Boarding School
When the La Crosse Public Library released Dark La Crosse Stories Episode 57: "The Invasion," it mentioned a part two would soon head to production. Part two, "Dark La Crosse Stories Episode 63: St.... Read More
Poetry celebration: Sister Joanne McGoldrick honored as September's Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Joanne McGoldrick as September's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project... Read More
Protecting our water and future: FSPA against Line 5
Clean water: there is no alternative FSPA collaborates on efforts to stop Line 5 FSPA was represented at the June 4 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public hearing regarding a forthcoming environmental... Read More
Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis: Impact in Cameroon
(Courtesy of Felicitas Asoh) FSPA maintains a strong relationship with the Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis, who are working to reduce malnutrition among children and the elderly in Cameroon. In an... Read More