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Honoring two prophetic leaders: Dr. King and Sister Thea Bowman
Loyola Marymount University Professor Michael Howard hosted an online discussion focusing on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and Servant of God Thea... Read More
Affiliates Pat and Linda Kerrigan honored with Viterbo St. John XXIII Award
On Thursday, Sept. 19, FSPA affiliates Pat and Linda Kerrigan were honored with Viterbo University's 2024 Saint John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service. The award was created in 1975 to recognize... Read More
Sister Mary Ann Gschwind named Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Marshal
At an event held at Logger's Field last night, La Crosse Oktoberfest revealed that Sister Mary Ann Gschwind will serve as this year's Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade Marshal. An Oktoberfest tradition... Read More
New podcast: St. Mary's Boarding School
When the La Crosse Public Library released Dark La Crosse Stories Episode 57: "The Invasion," it mentioned a part two would soon head to production. Part two, "Dark La Crosse Stories Episode 63: St.... Read More
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