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Sister Mary Ann Gschwind named Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Marshal

Sister Mary Ann Gschwind named Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Marshal

At an event held at Logger's Field last night, La Crosse Oktoberfest revealed that Sister Mary Ann Gschwind will serve as this year's Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Marshal. An Oktoberfest tradition since 1961, as parade marshal, Sister Mary Ann will lead the Maple Leaf parade on Saturday, Sept. 28 and participate in many fest activities.

Sister Mary Ann shared during Wednesday’s announcement, “This recognition from my perspective is for all of us Franciscan Sisters as we celebrate 175 years since our founding in Milwaukee. As you all know, we Sisters collectively have contributed much to La Crosse since coming here 153 years ago in 1871. And since 1875, in our prayer chapel, La Crosse and its residents are prayed for daily.”

Congratulations, Sister Mary Ann! 

Several news outlets covered the announcement, read them here: