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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

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

Maple Sap Collecting and Boil Down on St. Joseph Ridge

Over the past couple of weeks, the FSPA Integral Ecology team and members of the La Crosse Youth & Learning Center have been busy collecting sap from the maple trees on FSPA land on St. Joseph Ridge... Read More

Commemorating Sister Thea Bowman During Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we honor Sister Thea Bowman, a pioneering Black Catholic religious sister. “ As we celebrate Black History Month, we rejoice in the life and legacy of Sister Thea... Read More

Article of Interest: First Friend Program Flourishes in La Crosse

Addressing the workforce challenges, the First Friend program, led by Beth Franklin, workforce strategies director at the Greater La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, has proven to be a dynamic... Read More

Iverson Freking Excellence: Celebrating Sister Mary Ann Gschwind, Barb and Joe Kruse

Sister Mary Ann Gschwind, along with FSPA affiliates Barb and Joe Kruse, recently earned the Iverson Freking Ecumenical Award from the Bethany Saint Joseph Corporation. This award acknowledges... Read More

A Century of Perseverance: St. Rose Convent's Enduring Legacy After Devastating Fire

A century after a devastating fire at St. Rose Convent on Dec. 2, 1923, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration continue their perpetual prayers in the Mary of the Angels Chapel. Unbroken by... Read More

Embracing Transformation: Sister Julia Walsh’s Vision Unfolds at The Fireplace in Kenwood

In the heart of Kenwood, The Fireplace, a vibrant Catholic international living community, is thriving as a haven for artists, activists and the spiritually inclined. Started by Sister Julia Walsh in... Read More

Deepening relationships with Presentation Lantern Center

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Ministry Grant Committee is providing a series of learning opportunities — presentations given by sister and affiliate ministry grant sponsors to... Read More