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The Promise: retelling our lard light story

03/18/24 - 6:00 pm

Making the lard light during the Vigil of St. Joseph and during a variety of ceremonies is an FSPA sacred tradition since 1865.

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For Love of the Broken Body Conversation

03/18/24

Join Sister Julia Walsh, a Franciscan Sister, as she unveils her latest work, "For Love of the Broken Body." At 25, just into her novitiate, a life-altering event led her on a journey of healing, faith, and self-discovery.

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Land, Love, Language: Healing our Relationship with the Natural World

03/21/24

Robin Wall Kimmerer , author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom , Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plant s, will provide two public events during her visit to the University of...

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Viterbo University Thea Bowman Week presents Unbought

03/26/24 - 7:00 pm

Don't miss the theatre production "Unbought."

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Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross (in-person)

03/29/24

Join a free community prayer walk, "Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross," a meaningful in-person event dedicated to reflections and solidarity.

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Ho-Chunk Nation Founder's Day Powwow

03/30/24 - 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

All are welcome to attend the first-ever Ho-Chunk Nation Founder's Day Powwow at the La Crosse Center!

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Thea Bowman Documentary Screening

04/04/24 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join us to watch "Going Home Like a Shooting Star, Thea Bowman's Journey to Sainthood," the documentary that is sure to leave you inspired by Sister Thea's story.

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For Discerners: Behind the Scenes of Convent Life

04/05/24 - 04/06/24

Are you interested in exploring religious life? Here's your chance to spend time with sisters from several communities!

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Chapel Tours Resume

04/05/24

Mary of the Angels Chapel tours are offered April through December on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Monday Mornings on Main

04/08/24

As part of the library's lifelong learning program series, Sister Mary Ann Gschwind will share FSPA's history.

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Book Launch: For Love of the Broken Body (in-person)

04/11/24

Join us for an inspiring evening with Sister Julia Walsh as she shares her journey of pain, questioning, recovery and discovery in her memoir, “For Love of the Broken Body.”

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La Crosse Youth & Learning Center Craft Days

04/13/24 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

All are invited to join the La Crosse Youth & Learning Center on the second Saturday of the month!

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Poetry Sharing Virtual Gathering with Sister Sarah Hennessey

04/15/24

Join us for a delightful virtual evening of words and community, facilitated by Sister Sarah Hennessey.

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"For Love for the Broken Body" Launch Party

04/19/24

Join us for the public launch party of Sister Julia Walsh's "For Love of the Broken Body" on April 19 at 6:00 PM at The Fireplace.

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations

04/21/24

Holy Spirit,  stir within us the passion to promote vocations ...

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