Perspectives
Perspectives, the magazine of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration represents the spirit and values shared by the congregation. The following articles reflect the current life and mission of FSPA.
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PERSPECTIVES MAGAZINES
Perspectives - Fall 2012 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Fall 2012 issue of Perspectives:
- Students in Arizona and northern Wisconsin are sent to school with primary practicalities of education
- Sister Fran provides transportation and validation through RSVP
- Sister LaVerne gives support and security to ElderCARE
- My Perspective: Sister helps rebuild city after devastating tornado
- Spirit of Ministry: Affiliate brings art therapy to women in recovery
- Plates of plenty: neighbors in need
Perspectives - Spring 2012 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Spring 2012 issue.
- Blessings of immigration for Blanca and FSPA
- Healing, caring and loving Healthy Families
- My Perspective: Hospitality: Inviting strangers to the table
- Spirit of Ministry: One authentic relationship makes peace for two families
- Sister Thea Bowman returns to the stage
- Called. video series features FSPA
- FSPA women in formation featured in The Catholic Times
- Sisters and affiliates support '11 x 15' campaign
Perspectives - Fall 2011 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Fall 2011 issue of Perspectives magazine:
- International students travel to Viterbo and far beyond with FSPA
- FSPA reaches homeless families with her hands of faith
- My Perspective: Funds support Catholic Charities immigrant ministry
- Spirit of Ministry: Transformation begins at Unity House for Women
- Gifts made from the heart keep on giving
- Two sisters profess vows, continue journey with FSPA
- A Drop in the Bucket: making clean water a reality for El Salvadorans
Perspectives - Spring 2011 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Spring 2011 issue of Perspectives magazine:
- FSPA supports student empowerment through HOPE and HAVEN
- Fostering faith: Sister connects spiritual life and culture
- FSPA welcome two women into religious life - Remember the Promise
- My Perspective: Mentoring inspires and invites others to transform their lives
- Spirit of Ministry: Forging friendships through personal struggles
- Sister shares books and a passion for reading with children
- Exhibitions highlight history of Catholic sisters in America
- FSPA publishes A Chapter of Franciscan History, 1949-1989
Perspectives - Fall 2010 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Fall 2010 issue of Perspectives magazine:
- Sister takes action where the 'fundamentals of life are lacking'
- Ministry grant increases patient access to prescription medicines
- Grant assists families' commitments to Catholic education
- My Perspective: Donors' generosity makes water a reality in two small villages
- Spirit of Ministry: Catholic worker house offers meals, builds relationships
- Interfaith effort provides food and shelter to area's homeless
- Sister Lucy professes final vows, expresses '35 years of heart's desire'
- Orbis Books set to release Enter the Story, Biblical Metaphors for Our Lives
Perspectives - Spring 2010 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Spring 2010 issue of Perspectives magazine:
- Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America offers a look at the history of religious women
- Leaders reflect on the women who inspire them, their institutions
- FSPA educators: celebrating the history and creating the future
- Franciscan spirit flows through Franciscan Common Venture into Bolivia
- Franciscan spirit inspires a life's work for justice, peace
- Sister Romana Klaubauf: planting seeds of health care in foreign mission
- Natural burial option offers sisters a 'simple' return to the earth (.pdf)
- Health care ministry rooted in hospital's opening in 1883
- Orbis Books releases Thea's Song: The Life of Thea Bowman
Perspectives - Fall 2009 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Fall 2009 issue of Perspectives magazine:
- Sister Carolyn's 'loving presence' nurtures Camp Winston kids
- FSPA supports permanent, affordable housing in Coulee Region
- FSPA ministry grants provide care, hope and fun in Zimbabwe
- FSPA ministry grant helps Alabama residents stay in their homes
- Loyal friend and insightful estate planner:103-year-old makes a gift to FSPA
- Sister Ladonna named recipient of Bishop Morneau Award
Perspectives - Spring 2009 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Spring 2009 issue of Perspectives:
- Conference highlights congregations' peacemaking efforts
- FSPA nurse missions for health and humanity in Africa
- FSPA ministry grant helps sustain community meal program
- 8th Day Center for Justice acts as a prophetic voice for FSPA
Perspectives - Fall 2008 - pdf
The following articles appear in the Fall 2008 issue of Perspectives:
- The spirituality of response: fulfilling needs in times of turmoil
- Technology offers new channels for communications with next generation of women religious
- FSPA celebrate new novice and associate
- The vocation of affiliation takes FSPA values mainstream
- FSPA prayer partner program celebrates 10th year
Perspectives - Spring 2008 - pdf
The Spring 2008 issue of Perspectives contains the following articles:
- FSPA explore solutions, big and small, to water crisis
- FSPA invests and votes for a 'greener' world environment
- Powered down: FSPA affiliate Marilyn Pedretti lives off grid
- Feasting, with a conscience: Sisters and affiliates make Franciscan food choices
- Gleaning: Previously wasted food satisfies hungry mouths, lean budgets
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