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Sister Eileen Advocates for Immigration Reform with Kino Border Initiative
Sister Eileen McKenzie, who works with the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Arizona, United States of America, and in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, recently wrote a letter to the La Crosse Tribune. The... Read More
Listen with Heart: Building Understanding in the Catholic Community
Sister Julia Walsh writes an insightful article about the experiences and challenges faced by Transgender Catholics within the Church. Siser Julia discusses the Vatican’s recent declaration on human... Read More
UN Women: Supporting Women in Crisis of Poverty
New York hosted an annual United National conference on gender equality and women’s empowerment as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) convened for its 68th session. Franciscan women took... Read More
Sister Julia Walsh Explores "For Love of the Broken Body" in MJB Podcast Interview
In a recent Messy Jesus Business podcast episode, guest host Reverend Adam Bucko explores the spiritual memoir of Sister Julia Walsh, “For Love of the Broken Body.” The interview offers an intimate... Read More
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