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Perspectives Magazine

Perspectives tells the stories of how, grounded in Franciscan spirit and values, we are nurturing relationships, building global awareness, acting for justice and peace, caring for the environment and creating unity in diversity through the commitment to Gospel living.  While our Winter and Summer Perspectives are online only, all are welcome to subscribe to the print version of Fall and Spring Perspectives. To subscribe, email the editor at communications@fspa.org . 

Perspectives - Spring 2024

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Cultivating a legacy of sustainability and stewardship on St. Joseph Ridge
maple syrup
Tapping into 'cultural learning opportunities, collaborations' with the Ho-Chunk community
Prairiewoods building aerial
Discovering the essence of Prairiewoods: A fusion of wisdom, ecospirituality and community
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My Perspective: Spirit and nature: Ecospirituality at the Christine Center
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Truth, healing and 'Bad River: A Story of Defiance'
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Spirit of Ministry: An 'invitation to consider the rest of creation'

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Perspectives - Fall 2023

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sister maryam gossling artwork
FSPA Shares 'Love   of Creation,' Franciscan Tradition of Art
cafe fenix mural chicago illinois
Together, Immigrant Community in Chicago Glows with the Goodness of Art
sister carrie kirsch headshot
My Perspective: Sharing the Ministry and Beauty of Adoration
affiliate kate bausch coloring
Spirit of Ministry: My Little Mission

 

Perspectives - Spring 2023

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The Border is Everywhere: Collaborating with Catholic Charities for immigration reform
The Border is Everywhere: Collaborating with Catholic Charities for immigration reform
My Perspective: A conversation with Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Theresa Keller
My Perspective: A conversation with Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Theresa Keller
Social and Solidarity Economy: the Tzeltal women of Zapontic
Social and Solidarity Economy: the Tzeltal women of Zapontic
Living on the border of social justice in La Crosse
Living on the border of social justice in La Crosse

 

Perspectives - Winter 2023

Sister Corrina Thomas stands on the steps to the door of the novitiate house in Chicago
Catholic Sisters from six congregations join for time in formation

 

Perspectives - Fall 2022

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Hope Restores: collaboration, friendship, sisterhood
Hope Restores: collaboration,
friendship, sisterhood
Spirit of Ministry: Relationships and recovery revered at RAVE
Spirit of Ministry: Relationships and recovery revered at RAVE
Grace House: Nourishing minds, bodies, relationships and souls
Grace House: Nourishing minds, bodies, relationships and souls
The Naturalist School: Ecopoetics of justice for the earth and marginalized communities
The Naturalist School: Ecopoetics of justice for the earth and marginalized communities
forging relationships at The Fireplace
My Perspective: Forging relationships, "rebuilding the church" at The Fireplace

 

Perspectives - Spring 2022

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Economy of Francesco: 'Soul of the economy of tomorrow'
Economy of Francesco: 'Soul of the economy of tomorrow'
Apis & Heritage Capital Partners: Helping workers of color own their futures
Apis & Heritage Capital Partners: Helping workers of color own their futures
Called to meet our Afghan neighbors with SAFE
Called to meet our Afghan neighbors with SAFE
My Perspective: Our Catholic mission of impact investing and shareholder advocacy
My Perspective: Our Catholic mission of impact investing and shareholder advocacy
Spirit of Ministry: The Economy of Francesco and 'good humans' among us
Spirit of Ministry: The Economy of Francesco and 'good humans' among us

 

Perspectives - Fall 2021

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Building a safe haven for Mama Tabu and children of Arusha
Building a safe haven for Mama Tabu and children of Arusha
Celebrating 'beauty and resilience of the human spirit' with Persephone Project
Celebrating 'beauty and resilience of the human spirit' with Persephone Project
Café Justo: Coffee with a splash of social justice
Café Justo: coffee with a splash of social justice
My Perspective: Reflections from a grateful Mzungu
My Perspective: Reflections from a grateful Mzungu
Spirit of Ministry: Affiliate's 'deepest core values' sown in neighborhood garden
Spirit of Ministry: Affiliate's 'deepest core values' sown in neighborhood garden

 

Perspectives - Spring 2021

Seeding a Legacy of Healing helping exploited women build healing relationships
Seeding a Legacy of Healing: helping exploited women build healing relationships
The home that FSPA Culture Change built
The home that FSPA Culture Change built
The Way in the 21st Century
Spirit of Ministry: Finding "The Way" through relationships, Franciscan tradition
Sister Thea inspires FSPA relationships and legacies of healing
My Perspective: Sister Thea inspires FSPA relationships and legacies of healing
Sister and affiliate relationships fuel FSPA Eco in Action
Sister and affiliate relationships fuel FSPA Eco in Action
Sister Karen's new book inspires everyone to step up and be the change
Sister Karen's new book inspires everyone to step up and be the change

 

Perspectives - Fall 2020

‘Building right relationships in the love and compassion of god’
FSPA: doing 'what is ours to do through integral ecology '
FSPA collaborate with NCR to help ‘wake up the world’
FSPA collaborate with NCR to help 'wake up the world'
Dismantling white privilege on Lake Street and beyond
Dismantling white privilege on Lake Street and beyond
A new sanctuary movement for migrants in Milwaukee
Spirit of Ministry: A new sanctuary movement for migrants in Milwaukee
Encuentro in our time
My Perspective: Encuentro in our time

 

Perspectives - Spring 2020

integral ecology perspectives story
FSPA: doing 'what is ours to do through integral ecology'
Longfellow students in organic garden at Villa St. Joseph, La Crosse, WI
From classroom to garden ... to tables of abundance and sustainability in the future
Ecospirituality: faith in action
Ecospirituality: faith in action
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My Perspective: Caring for creation:FSPA's prophetic movement
Stream at Prairiewoods Spirituality Center
Spirit of Ministry: Called to 'caring for this holy ground'
Before and during green construction composition
Ecospirituality of change: St. Rose Complex renovation

 

Perspectives - Fall 2019

Pastoral Migratoria
Empowering immigrant leaders through Pastoral Migratoria:
'my family is not alone!'
Tekla Kagera student learns tailoring skills
Tekla Kagera: FSPA supports diverse education needs in Africa
Students at Loras College
'Hope for the world' unites a generation of diversity
Sister Fran Ferder
My Perspective: 'We went in unity' to welcome the stranger
The Sultan and Francis artwork
Spirit of Ministry: Honoring our interfaith neighbors, 800 years later
Deer passing through during easement celebration
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center land placed in conservation easement

 

Perspectives - Spring 2019

Dave Phillips, owner of DC Kustoms
Devastating floods and long-term recovery. Couleecap bridges the gap
Friends in Africa
Crisis a world away in Cameroon hits close to home for FSPA
waiting for a train
People incorporated aims to serve critical needs of twin cities area homeless
Kamesha Harper
My Perspective: FSPA action for unity and diversity "proven"
Affiliates Charlotte Willenborg and Tim Sullivan with children at Annunciation House
Spirit of Ministry: Affiliates' "personal privilege of witnessing small miracles"
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Parish milestone: 150 years of goodness

 

Perspectives - Fall 2018

Matthew Christen of Everybody Bikes
The power of pedals: Everybody Bikes
Art work by the Glen Workwhop
"Doing the good" Unity and diversity at the Glen Workshop
Lay Mission-Helper with student
A Revolution of Goodness: Empowering Lay Mission-Helpers
Zach and Ashley Crowell with baby Connor at Ryan House
My Perspective: FSPA embracing children and families at Ryan House
Mary Louise Thompson
Spirit of Ministry: An affiliate is doing the good through art and prayer
FSPA concludes sponsorship transfer
Doing the good of what is ours to do today: FSPA concludes sponsorship transfer
Aerial view of FSPA at St. Anthony Hospital during Founders Day celebration
St. Anthony Hospital honors Franciscan legacy during Founders Day celebration