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A pilgrimage through Mississippi inspired by Sister Thea Bowman
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Laura Nettles, Georgia Christensen and Sue Ernster traveled through Mississippi on a pilgrimage inspired by the witness of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman.... Read More
Sign Up: Young Adult Discernment Events
Calling all young adults (18-39) ... consider joining FSPA for a Day of Prayer and Action on March 28 and/or a Discernment Workshop on March 31! Both events are in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and open to... Read More
Interfaith Peace Prayer Service: March 15 (hybrid)
Weather Statement We're keeping an eye on Sunday's weather forecast! If the severe weather hits La Crosse, a small group will convene early Sunday to determine if it's safe for our facilitators and... Read More
Recalling Sister Thea Bowman's gift for unity in the Church
Left image courtesy of John Feister. As the canonization of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman advances, many remember her for her strong faith and her talent for uniting people within the Church. In... Read More
FSPA receives the Good Neighbor Award
The Carroll Chamber of Commerce in Carroll, Iowa, honored the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration with the Good Neighbor Award. Sarah Foley, Director of the St. Anthony Regional Hospital... Read More
New podcast: Sister Thea's cause advances
At the Feb. 9 Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, seven boxes were presented, filled with documentation, artwork, and records of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s proof of service. This... Read More
'Now is the time to speak and act'
Franciscan Action Network is calling Christians to stand firm, rise with bravery and hold fast to our beliefs in the crisis of faith and democracy we are now facing. The Franciscan Sisters of... Read More
Black Walnut Thinning Harvest on FSPA Land - St. Joseph Ridge
FSPA has hired a forester and logger to address overcrowding in the walnut plantation on FSPA Land - St. Joseph Ridge. During the week of Feb. 9, crews harvested trees that were not growing well to... Read More
St. Clare Health Mission to open new clinic
St. Clare Health Mission, an organization in La Crosse, Wisconsin, that has provided health care to residents regardless of financial status, ethnicity or religious belief since 1993, has announced... Read More
Sister Laura: Ecumenical spirit, Iverson Freking Award
On Jan. 28, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Laura Nettles received the Iverson Freking Ecumenical Recognition Award. In its 39th year, the honor is given to individuals in the La Crosse,... Read More