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Mayo Clinic celebrates opening of new hospital
Photo courtesy of WXOW News 19 On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Mayo Clinic Health Systems celebrated its new hospital building in La Crosse, Wisconsin. During the opening ceremony, Vice President Dr.... Read More
Poetry celebration: Sister Lea Henkes honored as August's Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Lea Henkes as August's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project led by... Read More
Fostering respectful political discussions
The United States 2024 Presidential election is just a few months away, scheduled for November 5, 2024. It is difficult to avoid discussing this election, yet it can often lead to disagreements since... Read More
Secretary Haaland announces major milestones for Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
The FSPA Anti-Racism and Truth and Healing Team shares this news release from the U.S. Department of the Interior. FSPA administered an Indian Boarding School, St. Mary's Indian Boarding School, in... Read More
FSPA and Beth Piggush featured in JPIC Roma news brief
The May and June 2024 Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission Roma news brief highlights the significance of Laudato Si’, commemorating its 9th anniversary this year. Laudato Si’ Week,... Read More
Journey to faith: Sister Michele Pettit's path to becoming an FSPA
Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, Michele Pettit, was recently featured in a blog post by the Dubuque Area Vocation Association, where she shares her journey to becoming an FSPA. Sister... Read More
Poetry celebration: Sister Maryam Gossling honored as July's Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Maryam Gossling as July's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project led by... Read More
FSPA welcomes friends to Founders' Day celebration
“One hundred and seventy-five years of faith represented in your unshakable belief that Jesus is Lord; 175 years FSPA has turned their eyes to Jesus in the mission of love,” offered Bishop Battersby... Read More
Hackner’s legacy in wood and stone
Francis painting by FSPA Marietta Hackner In honor of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration celebrating 175 years this year, FSPA is in collaboration with the La Crosse Historical Society and... Read More
Poetry celebration: Sister Louise Marie Guralski honored as Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Louise Marie Guralski as June's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project... Read More