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Take Action: Immigration
The Coulee Region Immigration Task Force partnered with FSPA affiliation, the Franciscan Spirituality Center and Kino Border Initiative to host an immigration summit on Nov. 21. Attendees met... Read More
MSM student highlights Sister Thea Bowman for Black Catholic History Month
In honor of Black Catholic History Month this November, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas selected Chinotu Kwelle, a senior at Mount St. Mary Academy, to research Servant of God and Franciscan... Read More
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
'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
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
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
Sister Lucile Schettler honored as October's Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Lucile Schettler as October's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project led... Read More
New episode on BizCast Greater La Crosse with Sister Mary Ann Gschwind
The BIZCast Greater La Crosse episode, "A Legacy of Faith and Service: Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration," featuring Sister Mary Ann Gschwind aired this morning, Friday, Oct. 18, on WIZM... Read More
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