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Poetry celebration: Sister Louise Marie Guralski honored as Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Louise Marie Guralski as June's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project... Read More
The Puerto Rico Project’s Shower Connect
In 2015 Melissa Hernandez founded the Puerto Rico Project, a nonprofit organization that sparked a ray of hope within the community. Recently the Puerto Rico Project launched a mobile shower unit, a... Read More
Addressing Historical Injustices
For almost 100 years, Native American children in the United States were forcibly removed from their families and placed in boarding schools, an initiative driven by both the US government and the... Read More
Reject Line 5: scenes from the public hearing
Clean water: there is no alternative Sisters, affiliate and partners in mission travel to Ashland to testify to stop Line 5 FSPA was represented at the June 4 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public... Read More
FSPA Founders' Day: a recap of our 175th celebration
"For 175 years, FSPA has shared and fostered the mission of the people of God and taught the good news," said Bishop Emeritus William Patrick Callahan during his homily at the 175th celebration... Read More
Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori Welcome New Greenhouse
On Thursday, May 9, the School District of La Crosse celebrated the opening of a new greenhouse at Northside Elementary School and Coulee Montessori Charter School. Students and teachers gathered to... Read More
Sister Sarah Hennessey's Guided Meditation for Mental Health Featured on WXOW News 19
Sister Sarah Hennessey was recently featured in an article by WXOW News 19 for her guided meditation sessions aimed at supporting mental health. Since 2019, Sister Sarah has been leading “Meditation... Read More
Celebrating Artistry: Sister Karen Kappell - Artist of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Karen Kappell as Artist of the Month. Sister Karen, born in Appleton and raised in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is a... Read More
Celebrating 175 Years: FSPA Featured in Catholic Life Magazine
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Catholic Life Magazine. This edition highlights the National Eucharistic Procession, with day two focusing on... Read More
Reviving Sacred Ground: FSPA Cemetery Restoration Project
In April, Meg Paulino, FSPA Archivist and affiliate, initiated the FSPA Cemetery Restoration project. Providing support was Dave Anderson, an Associate Professor of Archeology at the University of... Read More