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Celebrating Artistry: Sister Betty Bradley - Artist of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Betty Bradley as the Artist of the Month. Born in 1939 and raised in Spokane, Washington, Sister Betty’s... Read More
Transition in Leadership: Bishop Callahan Resigns, Bishop Battersby Appointed
After 14 years of dedicated service, Bishop William P. Callahan, 73, has submitted his resignation from the Diocese of La Crosse, due to health reasons. Pope Francis has accepted his resignation, and... Read More
Sister Catherine Receives In My Name Award from Catholic Charities: A Celebration of Service
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse recently hosted its annual Lenten luncheon, honoring Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Catherine Kaiser with the “In My Name Award." Calling her... Read More
Sisters Cultivating Change: Land Conservation at Jacoba’s Greenhouse
Land conservation holds great significance in preserving the environment for future generations, with the goal of maintaining or enhancing land quality over time. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual... Read More
Bad River Documentary: Revealing Indigenous Resilience and Historical Defiance
A new documentary titled “Bad River” focusing on the fight of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Ojibwe against the Line 5 pipeline. The film captures a sacred ceremony performed by the tribe... Read More
Building Beyond: WAFER Invests in People, Bringing the Gospel to Life
By Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Laurie Sullivan In May 2023, WAFER welcomed guests to its newly opened building for the first time, marking an expansion in capacity for services and... Read More
Week Four: Sister Thea's Serene Wisdom in Black History Month Finale
As we wrap up Black History Month and honor the legacy of Sister Thea Bowman, we share this image captioned "wisdom woman" by Sister Charlene Smith. In it, Sister Thea beams with serene wisdom,... Read More
Week Three: Sister Thea's Inspiring Talk with College Students
In our Black History Month series, this week highlights a special moment with Sister Thea Bowman. After speaking to a group of college students, she was captured "basking in appreciation." Sister... Read More
Exploration and Expression: Celebrating Sister Maryam Gossling, artist of the month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service , FSPA proudly presents Sister Maryam Gossling as the Artist of the Month. Sister Maryams’s journey, marked by creativity and devotion, echoes... Read More
Week Two: Embracing the Glow of Bertha's Franciscan Journey
This Black History Month, we continue honoring Sister Thea Bowman’s remarkable journey. In week two, we explore the early days where Bertha, as she was known then, embraced the Franciscan path in La... Read More