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Poetry celebration: Sister Joanne McGoldrick honored as September's Poet of the Month
In a tribute to 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA proudly presents Sister Joanne McGoldrick as September's Poet of the Month. This poem was collected as part of an FSPA poetry project... Read More
Protecting our water and future: FSPA against Line 5
Clean water: there is no alternative FSPA collaborates on efforts to stop Line 5 FSPA was represented at the June 4 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public hearing regarding a forthcoming environmental... Read More
Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis: Impact in Cameroon
(Courtesy of Felicitas Asoh) FSPA maintains a strong relationship with the Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis, who are working to reduce malnutrition among children and the elderly in Cameroon. In an... Read More
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