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FSPA have connected with thousands of people over our years of service and numerous ministries. Many have written to tell us about those connections. Here are some of their responses.
Michelle S.	Sister Mary Myron
Doris M.	I went to school at St. Rose my freshman year in high school.
Deb L.	Teaching at St. Mary's. Sister Ronalda.
Ella Mae E.	We used to visit St. Rose Convent years back. Mother had a cousin and a friend there.
Sr. Maria Rosa, TSSF	Through the Common Venture. I know Sisters Barbara, Marla and Romana.
Pauline P.	My cousins - Sisters Lola, Alicia and Margaret Ann. Sister Thelma taught my children in school. Also know several other FSPA.
Debra Ann R. G.	I have attended coffees at Clare Center in Spokane and will be going to workshops. Have requested info on becoming a covenant affiliate.
Edward H.	Sister Mary Avila
Jerome and Joan B.	Twice a night for 25 years I drove a semi past Marywood, and I always had a special feeling as I did.
Mary L.	My guides and teachers from first grade at Blessed Sacrament to the present.
Anonymous	Sister Joyce M.
Pauline P.	Sister Rosalia B., Sister Lola B. and Sister Alica B. are my cousins. I helped Sister Innocentia at the Lima church.
Ida O.	Max and Patty O., affiliates. Max brings Communion to my husband.
Victoria B.	Niece of Sister Verna S.
Gale N.	Sister Beatrice M. (my aunt) has been an inspiration to me. I visited St. Rose 44 years ago (I was 12 and in awe of the beauty and presence of God.)
Leo/Lenore S.	Sister Kathy, niece
JoAnne W. N.	I have two wonderful loving aunts (Sisters Joan Marie and Lydia) who have been Fanciscan Sisters for 60+ years. They have touched our lives through their tremendous commitment to our church and God's people. I love them dearly.
JoLene M.	Sister Nancy
Patty H.	We have become aware of the spirit alive in FSPA. Our daughter's dorm overlooks St. Rose.
Alex F., Michelle B., Alyssa D., Zach M., Adam Z., Nick S., Brianna S., Mayfe P., Jessica W., Jorge C., Zach B., Lindsey D., Kane M., Isabel C., Adam B., Mitchell H., Sean, Katie F., Matthew G., Tharyn G.	Presentation by Sister Nancy at Sacred Heart School
Mary W.	I was an aspirant and postulant and have a diploma from St. Rose High School. I rang my porch bell 125 times at 11 a.m. Aug. 1 in your honor!
Rev. Leo A.	Sister Juliana; Sister Alice
Janice W.	Sister Aimee
Elizabeth and Kenneth R.	Sister Mary Walter
Lorraine B.	Graduate of nursing school; Sister Bernyne
Anonymous	Sister Anne (the music teacher)
George H.	Sister Alice
Mary G.	I went to St. James in Wausau (1961-69). Teachers: 1st-Sister Emirita (52 kids in class); 2nd-Sister Dolorene; 5th Sister Norine; 7th Sister Raphael; 8th Sister Margaret
Jane C.	Sisters Clarice and Lucille are my sisters.
Gertrude L.	Sister Barbarita is a first cousin to my father. Sister Barbarita is now at the Villa. Enjoyed her lovely letters at Easter and Christmas.
Jeanne C.	Sister Louise was my aunt. I attended Catholic school in Sparta.
Paul J.	Very nice guided tour
Marge R.	Sister Lucille and all the sisters who taught at St. Mary's in Prairie du Chien
Conrad and Doris H.	We were both blessed by teachers at St. Mary's, Marathon City
Marie S.	Sister Ludmila, my sister; Sister Claire, family friend; Sister Kathy, friend
Cynthia H.	Sister Dorothy, Immaculate Conception principal/member administrative team of CASE
Margaret B.	Sometime in the 70s we rented a house in La Crosse to two sisters.
Betty N.	Teachers-grade school, high school, and college. Sr. Ione, friend, Sister Dorothy (Marie Celine), Sister Michaelita, Sister Carola and many more.
Janice G.	Sister Judith and Christine M., our aunt Christine
Patricia K.	Sister Louise, principal at St. Pius X
M. family	Holy Trinity grade school, Aquinas high school, St. Francis and St. Ann's hospitals
Carol Ann G.	My godchild, Linda, and her friend, Jenny, spend time at St. Rose.
Connie and Mike M.	We both attended St. Joseph Ridge school. We remember Sister Angelica from 4th grade. We also remember Sister Procopia.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald O.	Sister Marie
Maxine G.	I had two aunts who were FSPA - Sister Majella, Sister Dolora
Clara P.	My twin brother and I attended 2 years of Catholic school and boarded with the Franciscan nuns at St. Boniface School in Waumandee, Wis., 72 years ago.
Laura Z.	I graduated from Viterbo in 1997 with a master's in education. I always felt God's presence while on campus.
Joan R.	Teachers from 1st-8th grade, Savanna, Ill. Worked as a nurse 8 years with Franciscan Sisters at Alverno in Clinton, Iowa.
Rita H.	I am a niece of Sisters Mae, Alice and Joann. I have been blessed with 3 healthy children with the help of your prayers. Thank you!
Dolores E.	Sister Thelma - a wonderful person and teacher. I loved to sing in the choir whenever she played the organ at church.
S. M. Jane K., CSJ	Former FSPA member
Jeanette	I attended Catholic schools and had many sisters as teachers
Virginia F.	Sister Janet, my sister-in-law. I worked with many FSPA while teaching at St. Anthony's in Loyal, Wis. I truly enjoyed working with them.
Urban and Deloris S.	Sisters Donna, Jocelyn and Karen
Dorris H.	I work with a sister from your convent - I enjoy being with her. She's a kind and wonderful person.
Nancy E.	I am the niece of Sister Jolynn, now with the Marywood Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae, Wis.
Anonymous	In the late 1940s my brother, Rev. Ray Pacha, had sisters from St. Rose teaching at Harper, Iowa. I'd just graduated from high school and accompanied him bringing the sisters back to La Crosse.
Lucille G.	My sister Sister Francis Xavier; cousin Sister Christelle and cousins Sisters Petrina and Michaeline; special friend Sister Jolyce
Rita R.	We've had sisters here in Carroll from my own family. I had Franciscan Sisters when I went to schools in Mt. Carmel.
Kathy P.	Dorothy M., my parish nurse and friend
Kathy P.	Sister Mary Agnes, Sister Rose Therese, Sister Dorothy, Sister Margaret Ann, Sister Bernelle
Mary Anne S.	Former member
Erma H.	I've worked at FSH for 20+ years and see many of the sisters in the halls. Co-worker's sister is Sr. Michon and my husband's aunt is Sister Agnes.
Rose Ann S. M.	Graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing
Marjorie Y.	Sister Dolorice was my teacher in Colby a few years back
Kathy B.	Graduate of Viterbo
Darlene T.	I had the pleasure of working with Sister Rosemary for 5 years at St. Thomas Aquinas in Saint Paul Park, Minn.
Lawrence H.	Sister Synesia, 8th grade teacher at St. Anthony's School, Athens, Wis.
Dolores M.	My cousin, Sister Donna. We were there when she was received into community.
Paula W.	I work with Sister Marcella; it's a blessing!
Angela M.	Sisters Dorothy and Gertrude
Ruth Z.	Sisters Agnes and Catherine
Richard and Marie D.	Sister Marian
Fern L.	Visited you with a group and was very impressed.
Theresa H.	My connection is through my daughter, Jeanette, who remembers fondly all the sisters who have touched her life in any way.
Mary S.	My daughter graduated from Viterbo and is now a physician at the clinic.
Dorothy L.	Sister Mary, Spokane, Wash.
Margaret	Homecare client has a sister in your order.
Carolyn T.	I subscribe to Catholic books and I am on a prayer chain for the ill and other problems with my parish St. Mary's (Dodgeville, IA).
Mary and John U.	Sister Esther is John's co-worker. I was a student at Viterbo and graduated from the nursing program. The sisters are near to my heart.
Gordan L.	Sister Thea
Brother Kevin B., FSC	Taught with FSPAs in Colby.
Marlene J.	My husband was in the hospital and nursing home for 10 weeks. The support and love of the sisters is what saw us through it all.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R.	I had a sister in the convent Sister M. Margarita.
Eric and Michelle N.	We were in La Crosse looking for my husband's ancestors and saw your convent in the AAA guide so we stopped in. The chapel was gorgeous.
Millie E.	I was taught by FSPAs from 1st through 8th grades, and three of my sisters are FSPAs. What better memories.
Ann S.	Sister Modesta, Sister Maureen, and Sister Valeria.
Marie	I do not remember the names, but had such nice nuns that taught Sunday school at St. James back in the forties.
Florentine G.	Sister Dorine
Teresa B.	Great admiration for work the sisters are doing. God bless you all.
Margaret T.	Sister Bernette was my sister. I'm a very close friend to Sister Helen and also to Sister Aimee.
Sister Mary Michael	Sister Alice
Rita Ann V.	Foundation Board at SARH in Carrol, IA.
Teri G.	Sisters Arlene and Genedine
Theresa S.	Sister (Adella) Stella, Sister Marcella, Sister Phyllis Ann
Sandra and Harry S.	Viterbo grad
Rose Marie C.	I attended parochial school for eight years which was staffed by your order. I remember fondly Sister Theresa who was my teacher in second grade.
Anonymous	Sisters Phyllis Ann and Marcella
Sister Cheryl D. PBVM	Clarke College. Prairiewoods in Cedar Rapids - especially Sister Lucille.
Arlene J.	St. Patrick's Church, Onalaska, Wis.
Inez K.	Sister Mary Kevin has been a long time friend having taught several of my children at St. Augustine's School in Spokane.
Francis Q.	Sister Nancy is my aunt.
Wayne and Mary Lou R.	God blessed us in knowing and working with special FSPA. Many served our children by educating them. We give thanks and may God bless your good work in serving him.
Mrs. James B.	Member of Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, Wis.
Hilda B. L.	My mother's sister was Sister Sebastian long ago. She was a music teacher.
Bonnie G.	I remember the sisters at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll, Iowa .
Tom J.	I met FSPA in Spokane, Wash., at a retreat at Clare Center as well as a number of retreats at the Family Center (old orphanage).
Marjorie T.	Attended Cathedral School for 12 years. Worked with Sister Edna.
Harold and Mary M.	We lived on St. Joseph Ridge in the farm house across from St. Joseph Church.
Sally J. L.	Former Viterbo student
Marian C.	Sister of Sister Antona
Ann S.	Taking spiritual direction preparation program at the FSC.
Jackie H.	I had Sister Mercita as a grade school teacher for several years. She is a very dear friend.
Emmet B.	I was taught in grade school and also high school by the Franciscan Sisters.
Jerry K.	Taught by Franciscan Sisters in parochial school - St. Joseph in Ashton, Iowa.
Karen H.	Sister Margaret, chaplain, CSM, Milwaukee. Dear friend and co-worker.
JoAnn C.	Sister Carrie (sister); Sister Louise (aunt)
Marie N.	I'm a Viterbo graduate. Sisters Annarose, Arita, Beth, Karen, Anita, Marcella, Carlene, and many others have touched my life in such blessed ways. Thanks for all you do.
Alice M.	Niece of Sister (Reparata) Loretta Marie, graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing and St. Mary's graduate school in Greenwood, WI.
Irene K.	Your sisters are working in our parish.
Margaret H.	Sisters Karolyne and Jolita.
Kathleen S.	Son went to school at Viterbo University, and we visited your beautiful chapel. Congrats on 125 years of continuous prayer. God bless you.
Eileen C.	My aunts - Sister Mary Agnes and Sister Mary Daniel.
Frank and Mildred S.	We visited the chapel with the Catholic Knights Insurance Group.
Kathy B.	Eight years of school at Stratford. Sister M. Avila (grades 1 and 2). Sister M. Innocence (8).
Patricia J.	Wonderful retreat at Marywood through associates of Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother.
Betty S.	I was taught for 12 years by the Franciscan Sisters.
Mary	Sister Eve was teacher years ago. My husband's three aunts were sisters.
Bernard O.	We had a daughter graduate from Viterbo College.
Yvonne B.	I toured your wonderful church. Also our daughter Nicole attended 4 years at Viterbo for nursing.
Betty S. N.	I graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing.
Joan H.	Former employment with Franciscan Health System.
Mary Jane S.	Sister Mary Margaret
Beulah M.	I visited and prayed in your beautiful chapel several years ago. Thank you for your prayers.
Patricia K.	My teachers at St. Mary's, Mallard, Iowa, were Sisters Mary Damian, Phillipine, Bertrand, and Faith. I loved them all.
Jolene V.	Sister Rita at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Judy and Jack R.	Sister Mary Felice of New Vienna, Iowa, was a very dear friend of our whole family. We got to visit her at your beautiful sister house a few times. What a wonderful experience we had.
Bernard G.	Sister Hope and Sister Laura are my sisters.
S. Lene R., OSF	Teachers at New Vienna. Sister Helen and Sister Karen are cousins.
Elizabeth C.	Sisters Donata, Mary Louis, Ethel, Mary Victor, Synesia and Dorothy were the sisters that were the school principals when I was teaching with them for 21 years. I loved and enjoyed all the sisters.
Dolores K.	Sister Jolynn - Marywood, Arbor Vitae, Wis.
Mary C.	Special memories of a sister who meant the world to me - Sister Rose Rita
Jean L.	We visited Sister Rose Rita last summer. She was the principal at St. Mary's School in Hurley. We have two daughters working at the St. Francis health system. One is a pharmacist and one is a physical therapist.
Marilyn C.	Sister M. Maureen, teacher at Aquinas. Second daughter, Maureen, was named in her honor and is also a teacher. Sister M. Georgiana and Sister Imelda influenced my life!
Mary C.	10 years of Catholic school - Holy Trinity, St. Wenceslaus, Aquinas Special sister - Sister Rose Rita
Charlene H.	I went to Aquinas High and Catholic grade school (St. Joseph's Ridge) and worked at the Villa St. Joseph. Lots of sisters, my favorite is Sister Drusilla. God love her.
Ruth B.	Was raised a Catholic in grade and high school by the good sisters. Today the children miss the good things we had. Thanks.
Joanne B.	All of my family has had 12 years education in La Crosse by Franciscan Sisters. We are eternally grateful. God bless.
Bonnie J.	Our families went to Catholic grade and high schools. My son went two years to a Catholic college.
Dale and Dolores H.	Went to St. Mary's School in Fountain City, Wis., and was taught by nuns first through eighth grades. Sister Margaret.
Hugh and Jean B.	The wonderful hospital sisters!
Ethelyn K.	Sister Thelma
Barb R.	Sister Catherine - met her at OCC. Sister Fran - Dickinson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Luell D.	Sister M. Lynette, FSPA
Thomas S.	Sister Marlyn was my aunt.
Marina K.	Acquaintances and very good teachers-Sisters Marita, Dorine, Henrietta, Stelleen, Reparata, and Damianetta-St. Francis School in Balltown, Iowa.
Cheryl W.	I was taught by the sisters in elementary, high school, and college and have worked with them in my teaching career.
Bill and Alice F.	Bill is brother of Sisters Barbara and Patricia.
Pat H. S.	Sister Ladonna Bingo lady
Roman and Marcella A.	May God bless all of you. Praise the Lord.
Patty M.	Sister Florence in Denver, Colorado.
Rose B.	Sister Genelda (former teacher in Ellsworth).
Celeste F.	Two sisters who are nuns
Richard and Patricia H.	We visited La Crosse on our 25th wedding anniversary and were told by our priest to visit St. Rose Chapel. We loved it!
Ruby S.	My dear aunt Sister Marie Alice
Mildred S.	Several teachers while in grade school.
Barbara W.	Sisters Georgiana, Gerardine, and Theodosia were my high school teachers at Marquette in Bellevue, IA. Sister Helen is my very special friend.
Sharon H.	Sister Margaret
Florence K.	My sister always had me remembered here. May her soul rest in peace.
John and Mary Jo F.	Sister Joyce - pastoral care Sister Drusilla - helpful neighbor in an emergency Sister Catherine - pastoral care Sister Mary Kathryn - pastoral care
Mrs. George M.	Sister Celestine
Susan J.	My sister works at Marywood.
Bernadette W.	Thank you for your prayers!
Anonymous	My dad is a patient at St. Joseph nursing home.
Anonymous	Had Franciscan Sisters as teachers when we went to grade school.
Judith W.	I know of the sisters wonderful works and prayers.
Arleen W.	Had several great aunts in the order, cousin Sr. Marie Alice. Attended St. Mary's in Marathon eight years, then taught there 21 years to retirement. Many Franciscan friends.
Mike M.	Sister Dorine and others.
Susan K.	I am a Viterbo college graduate.
Evelyn N.	My good friend and neighbor Sister Margo. Also I had teachers for 4 years in grade school in Halder, WI.
Dolores K.	The great programs (classes) at Marywoods and retreats our SFO fraternity has had there. Fine example of nuns there.
Mary G.	Marywood: Sisters Jolynn, Ronalda, and Pauline.
Mary K.	The Franciscan nuns taught religion summer school when I was a young girl living in Rising Sun, Wis. Best memories. One of your nuns is originally from Rising Sun.
Elizabeth L.	FSPA were teachers at Holy Angels in Roselle, Iowa, and KHS in Carroll, Iowa. Sister Faith was my eighth grade teacher. I spent a weekend at your convent while in high school.
Diane Marie G.	Was once an aspirant and postulant in your order for three years. Sister Burcharda is a cousin of mine.
Anonymous	Sister Laverne
Rita Sc.	Taught our nine children at St. Joseph's, Menomonie, WI.
Jean K. H.	I had many sisters (Amanda, Joseph) at St. Pat's School in Sparta and Sister Veronique was my supervisor when I worked at St. Mary Hospital there.
Dorothy S.	Was taught by the Franciscan nuns for many years, several years ago.
Lois B.	Sister Leona
Sharon B.	FSPAs taught at my elementary and high schools in Harper, Iowa. I had some very special teachers that I hold in my heart.
John S.	Sister Rita - teacher for four years at Festina, Iowa.
Audrey H.	Husband Joe and I both retired from FSH. Several nuns touched our lives: Sisters Joyce B., Francita, Regine, Theodare, Mary Thomas and Marcella Marie are just a few of them.
Judy H. S.	Viterbo alumna
John and Jeri K.	Through Sister Jean
Penny P.	I was lucky enough to experience the hermitage in February, at a time when I really needed to be with myself in prayer. Thank you!
Donald C.	I learned about the FSPA thru my lay ministry course and leader of prayer.
Rita G.	Thank you for all of your hospitality when visiting.
Fred and Laurayne M.	Sisters Sheila, Catherine, Marie, Anita, and Georgia
Joan H.	Sister of Sister Pauline
Betty and Ed B.	Sister Marcia was Regina's niece. The FSPA sisters taught at St. Boniface School in New Vienna, IA.
Shirley C.	Taught by Franciscan Sisters as a child.
Sr. Rose Catherine K.	We were all lucky to have FSPA as teachers in school. Thank you so much.
Jeanette R. S.	I attended St. Francis grade school in Balltown, Iowa. I remember Sisters Dorene and Henrietta (among others). God bless them all.
M. Virginia M.	Sisters taught me at St. Mary's School in Mallard, Iowa.
Delbert and Ruby W.	Sister Rose Catherine, Sister Marcella, and Sister Phyllis Ann are first cousins.
Carolyn G.	Sr. Kathy - my twin sister - beautiful job in her field.
Mona M.	Sister Magdelle is my aunt.
M. M. H.	I am a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing, employed 35 years at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center.
Joan Marie W.T.	Sisters Lydia and Joan Marie are my aunts.
Kimberlee Ann R.	I am well acquainted with several of the FSPA. But the #1 lady in my life is Sister Rosie. She has been my friend, mentor, spiritual guide, second mom, and lifelong support system for over 25 years!
Tammy S.	I attended Viterbo. Have a rendering of Sister Thea by Brother Mickey in my home. The sisters are so inspiring!
Clementine K.	I'm a niece of Sisters Verna, Pascaline and Colettine.
Mary S.	Employee in dietary at Villa St. Joseph
Judy P.	Sister Charlene - a blessing to us - has sponsored our grant applications for Sister Thea Bowman School. We have been the recipient of two FSPA grants!
Father Jim S.	Sister Helen, pastoral associate at Immaculate Conception, Gilbertville, Iowa. Sisters Jean Ann and Patricia from my home parish of St. John Nepomucene, Fort Atkinson, IA.
Julitta B.	For Sister Marian; for the farmers; Sisters Mary Agnes and Catherine; the Hackman sisters; all the sisters
Dorothy K.	Sisters Joselda, Margaret, Rose Catherine, Faith
Jerome and Luella E.	Our cousins Sisters Phyllis Ann, Marcella, and Rose Catherine
Regina L.	A sister at Winona S.M.U., sisters at Prairiewoods, Sister Anita when working in Sioux diocese on clustering.
Anonymous	Great Aunt Sister Devota Spiritual companion Sister Mary Kathryn
Rosina H.	My sister-in-law is Sister Margaret
Mrs. Leonard S.	Sister Muriel
Anonymous	Wonderful teachers in our Catholic school in Guttenberg, Iowa.
Shirlee M.	Receptionist at Villa St. Joseph. All the sisters are wonderful!
Olga N.	We love St. Francis and visited Assisi in Italy and stayed there with the Franciscan Sisters.
Anonymous	Archdiocese of Dubuque Board of Education
Bob and Sally L.	Sister Mary Ann and Sister Joan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O.	Sister Beverly
Carol S.	I went to high school in Spokane, WA and graduated in 1965 at "Marycliff". I believe Sister Consuella was a Franciscan Sister there at that time.
Bill and Carol G.	My husband Bill had five FSPA teach him in Wausau. Literacy Volunteers has received a wonderful grant to help us with materials. Over 200 students have been touched. Sister Diane works with us in the literacy field. She touches students, tutors board members and staff each day. We feel so blessed.
Lillian R.	Sister Genedine - aunt; Sister Arlene - cousin I attended Aquinas High. Boarded at St. Francis working for room and board. Sister Genedine was supervisor at St. Anne's.
Ann L.	I've attended retreats at FSC - your open hearts and arms have meant so very much to me.
Virginia W.	Grade school education
Corrine K.	Graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing - the nuns who taught us during our nursing days.
Cindy E.	I was an FSPA. Left during my first vows for medical reasons.
Joseph and Alma C.	No one in particular but all of FSPA. We have admired your commitment and your dedication. We have sponsored your legacy, etc. Many thanks.
Mary Jo B.	Daughter-in-law attending classes here.
Virginia L.	First cousin of Sister M. Marina
Mr. and Mrs. Art B.	Sister Dorothy is Art's sister and I went to a Catholic grade school in Eau Galle where FSPA taught.
Helen S. Z.	2 aunts were of the Franciscan Order. Both now deceased. I also attended St. Francis School of Nursing.
Patricia H.	Former member
Greg and Diane L.	Sister Thea - teacher Sister Grace - mentor Sister Ann Petrone - relative
Anonymous	Graduate of SFSN. Classmate to Sister de Chantal and Sister Jane Francis.
Janet H.	2 sisters (Sisters Ronalda and Karen) and 2 aunts (Sisters Rita Marie and Leone) in the Order and friend Sister Fran
Patti W.	My sister is Sister Lois
George and Grace S.	My sister - Sister Verda Friends - Sister Gladys and Sister Catherine Friend and teacher of all of our seven children Sister Louise Marie
Edward S. and Family	Sisters Delberta, Mary Walter, Sara, and all the FSPA who taught at Holy Child Jesus in Canton, Mississippi. Thanks Sister Lucile and Sister Cecilienne.
Thomas and Debra S.	Viterbo Alumni 1981, Catholic School Teacher Mentors: Sister Annarose and Sister Rochelle
Beverly M.	FSPA affiliate; work at St. Rose.
Margie	Viterbo Alumni
Erma S.	Prayer affiliate, connected to Sister Arlene
Thomas S.	Sister Marcia has been a great help to me over the years. I am especially grateful for her.
Virginia L.	Sister who taught at St. James, Blessed Sacrament, Aquinas, St. Francis School of Nursing (Viterbo). Many dear friends of the FSPA. Tom's cousins Rita and Mary Ann.
Mom and Dad	Sister Geneva "We love you!"
Dolores E.	Miss my prayer partner Sister Josalia, Sister Clarone, Sister Joyce, Sister Dorothy and so many more!
Arlene B.	Sister Ladonna - worked with her as secretary for about five years.
Bernard L.	Sister Jeanice
Rosemary M.	Sister Veronique, Sister Veronita, Sister Rita Jean (my teacher).
Suzanne J.	I attended graduate school at Viterbo and received my MAT. I appreciate all that Sister Laurian offered. The prayers and service you offer are everlasting.
Greg H.	FSPA at Aquinas High School.
Dolores B.	In Onalaska, I worked with Sister Rose Frances at St. Patrick's School - a favorite person of mine.
Mary Jane B.	Sister LaVonne is my sister and Sister Ethel was my aunt. The FSPA nuns taught at Catholic in Fountain City where I went to grade school. Many wonderful nuns.
Monica S.	My aunt, Sister Dorothy who died in March 1986.
Marilynn J.	Sister Lea - for 12 years of friendship Saint Columbkille Parish in Dubuque
Roseann W. H.	I attended and graduated from St. Mary H.S. Guttenberg, Iowa. Sister Lorraine was a great inspiration. Now I frequent Prairiewoods.
Carole P.	I'm a St. Francis School of Nursing Alumni. So thankful for the nuns' guidance and prayers.
Bernard and Lorraine B. and Family	Sister Veronique and Sister Veronita Wille All the sisters who taught me at St. Mary's in Guttenberg, IA. God Bless.
Mary T.	Sister Mary Felice
Corsina S.	Sister Corsina was my namesake and my aunt. Sister Marda is a friend.
Gerry Q.	Have admired you for years for the wonderful work you do!
Mrs. Eugene H.	The sisters taught me at Kuemper High School in Carroll, Iowa.
Mary A.	12 years of schooling in West Point, IA in the 1930s
Jo H.	Through Prairiewoods in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Anonymous	Sister Esther who is always there!!
Joe D.	Irene had two aunts who were nuns in your order.
Claire V. G.	Attended St. Francis School of Nursing.
Karen H.	I work with Sister Margaret and am deeply honored to have her as a friend and spiritual counsel.
Theresann T.	My dear aunt, Sister Norma. I still miss her very much.
Denis and Anna S.	As a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake (St. Agnes) we have known many sisters who served here, especially Sister Catherine, Margaret, and the late Sister Giovanne.
Tia Lyn S.	My aunt was Sister Virgine (Isabelle).
Viola D. M.	Sister Natalie Sister Bernice and I are first cousins Sister Mary Ellen is a very special friend. I met her in 1959 in Bozeman, Mont. She taught 2 of our children.
Joan M. H.	My sister is an FSPA, two aunts were and one cousin was.
Roselle S.	Sister Alicia at the Villa is my sister
Dr. Jim M.	I am a member of St. Joseph's Community Health Services Board of Directors with many sisters.
George P.	Two of my sisters, my wife, and six of my children were taught by FSPA. One of my sisters is an FSPA.
Lola B.	I am AFSPA. Sister Betty sponsored me.
Michael S.	Sister Alice
Robert S.	Sister Dorothy is my sister. Our children were taught by many of your sisters.
S.H.	Sister Mary Margaret
S. Mary H.	Sister Clarita
La Veil J.	Sister Virginia was my sister and a special person. She enjoyed her vocation. She's gone now but will always be in our hearts.
Anonymous	We are friends of Sister Laurice
JoAnn G. K.	I am a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing. I will always hold the sisters in a special place in my heart.
Jeanne M.	I was a member of FSPA as Sister Kenneth Ann. I know many sisters especially Mother Rose Mae and Mother Ann Marie.
Caroline P. D.	My connection to FSPA--I graduated from the School of Nursing--one of the happiest times of my life! I later married an orderly from there.
Joan I.	Sister Agnes cared for my mother, Adella, in Plain, Wis.
Judy P.	Thank you Sister Margaret Mary, Sister Paula Marie, Kuemper Catholic H.S. in Carroll, Iowa, and many others.
Louis M.	A few years ago, while on a Mississippi River boat cruise we stopped at La Crosse. Very impressed with your 24-hour perpetual adoration.
Rosalie M.	My connection to FSPA is my classmates: Sr. Marylita, S. M. James, Sr. Phyllis, Sr. Leclare. I was Sister M. Charlaine. I'm very happy, content, and joyful.
Theresa S. G.	I was an R.N. at St. Francis.
Patricia K.	Sister Norene is my aunt.
Dlonnaphee M.	Two sisters have been an inspiration to me, Sister Esther and Sister Pat
Cecilia P.	My connection is through my sister, Sister Laurice.
Diane V. L.	My good teachers at Aquinas who helped form and educate me -- thank you!!
Mr. and Mrs. Lenees S.	They staffed our St. Anthony Hospital at Carroll, IA.
Kathy K.	I came to the Joyce Rupp Summer Program and later was involved with the Journey Program. I use the hermitage for quiet time. Went to Catholic school and my kids attend Viterbo.
Helen L.	Attended Cathedral School in Superior, WI grades K-12. My best friend became Sister Mary Anthony.
Mark and Patricia M.	Sister Eileen is our daughter.
Samuel O.	My mother is becoming an affiliate.
Krista C. O.	I am an affiliate-in-process. I was taught by FSPA at Blessed Sacrament, Aquinas, and Viterbo.
Mary Ann B.	Parents of Sister Marcia
Donald L. H. Maria K. H.	Sisters Rosewitha, Marla, and Clarone. Wendy and Paul attended St. Anthony on The Lake School. Dad died about one year after Sister Clarone left St. Anthony's, Don and I (Marie) went to Marywood. It is a beautiful and serene place in the Northwoods.
Marie B.	A daughter, Sister Jolynn A sister, Sr. Gladys Anne
Frank and Helen L.	Frank was on the hospital board. Sister Mildred is our niece.
Jeannie G.	Opal and Sister Rose Frances Thank you and God bless each and every one of our Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. We are truly blessed by your deeds.
Mary H.	I am a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing and I am thankful for the wonderful training received there.
Theresa B.	12 years of education by the FSPA at Lima. Sister Iva is my aunt and Sister Marcella is my sister. Thank you for your prayers.
Ken B. and Rosemary B.	Sister Marlene is my aunt. Our family has visited on occasion and met some of the other sisters.
Mary B.	Sisters Genedine and Arlene
Mary G.	Born at St. Ann's medical center at St. Francis. Educated at Viterbo. Sisters Celestine, Bernyne, Marie Leon -- I use what they taught every day.
Jo H.	Through Prairiewoods in Hiawatha, Iowa
Rosemary F. M.	Sister Mary Vianney was a dear friend of my mom and dad and helped so much at the time of mom's passing.
Cheryl L. W.	FSPA taught in my elementary and high school and I attended Viterbo. I also taught my first five years with FSPAs.
Joan K.	I was educated in La Crosse by FSPA. First grade (St. John's) - 12th (Aquinas). I am also a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing.
Lois P.	I am a prayer partner and a nurse at the Villa.
Shirley P.	Sisters Rochelle and Kathy who have been such wonderful support, strength, and help.
Shirley D.	Formerly Sister Jeanne d'Arc.
Barbara A.	Niece of Sister Mileta and Sister Merita Cousin of Sister Joan Marie and Sister Lydia Friend of many of the other sisters.
Jeanette T.	My aunt is the late Sister Marie. We visited there many times and I hope to get to the chapel again sometime.

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