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Iverson Freking Excellence: Celebrating Sister Mary Ann Gschwind, Barb and Joe Kruse
Sister Mary Ann Gschwind, along with FSPA affiliates Barb and Joe Kruse, recently earned the Iverson Freking Ecumenical Award from the Bethany Saint Joseph Corporation. This award acknowledges... Read More
A Century of Perseverance: St. Rose Convent's Enduring Legacy After Devastating Fire
A century after a devastating fire at St. Rose Convent on Dec. 2, 1923, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration continue their perpetual prayers in the Mary of the Angels Chapel. Unbroken by... Read More
Embracing Transformation: Sister Julia Walsh’s Vision Unfolds at The Fireplace in Kenwood
In the heart of Kenwood, The Fireplace, a vibrant Catholic international living community, is thriving as a haven for artists, activists and the spiritually inclined. Started by Sister Julia Walsh in... Read More
Deepening relationships with Presentation Lantern Center
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Ministry Grant Committee is providing a series of learning opportunities — presentations given by sister and affiliate ministry grant sponsors to... Read More
WAFER: blessed in so many ways
By Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Laurie Sullivan Since moving to the new building in May, WAFER Food Pantry in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has served an average of 1,500 households monthly,... Read More
Posadas Navideñas calls the faithful to uphold dignity of Migrants
Event coverage provided by Charish and Joel Badzinski, Rollerbag Goddess Global Communications Children dressed as winged angels enrobed in white led the procession through the streets of Nogales,... Read More
Sister Mary Ann Gschwind, FSPA affiiliates Joe and Barb Kruse: Iverson Freking honorees
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Mary Ann Gschwind and FSPA Affiliates Joe and Barb Kruse have been named as 2024 Iverson Freking Ecumenical Recognition Award honorees. Franciscan Sister of... Read More
A Morning of Faith and Friendship: Sister Catherine's Confirmation Gathering
On a Sunday afternoon in fall, before Mass at St. Joseph Church in Friendship, Wisconsin, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Catherine Kaiser of La Crosse gathered with three youth preparing to... Read More
New residence hall named after Sister Thea Bowman
“Whatever gift you have, whatever thing you can give of yourself, that’s what you do for God. And Thea did that all of her life,” said Sister Cora Marie Billings in the article “Saint Joseph’s Names... Read More
Radiance in Stitches: Sister Joanne’s Journey’s of Faith and Artistry
Sister Joanne, a former home economics major, has turned her passion for quilting into a remarkable artistic journey. Since her retirement from full-time ministry in 2012, she has crafted an... Read More