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Sister Thea Bowman cause update
In April, Holy Child Jesus Parish in Canton, Mississippi, honored the memory of Sister Thea Bowman with a memorial celebration. The event served as a reminder of her impact on the community and... Read More
FSPA signs Catholic Letter on Israel-Palestine
We, Catholics in the United States, express our grief and dismay over the horrors that have occurred in Israel-Palestine over the last six months. We also bear witness to and speak out against the... Read More
Bad River film draws 500 viewers in La Crosse
More than 500 moviegoers joined La Crosse-area organizations at the Rivoli Theatre for a screening of Bad River , the film that chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band and the Band's ongoing... Read More
Legislative Push for Truth and Healing Commission Gains Momentum
The Franciscan Action Network highlighted in their newsletter the reintroduction of Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States by Congressional Native... Read More
Sister Thea Bowman Honored: "Thea" play shines at Apollo Theater in New York City
The Apollo Theater in New York City honored Sister Thea Bowman on Saturday, April 27 with a play called “THEA.” The play was produced by Nathan Yungerberg, raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This play... Read More
Sister Sue Ernster meets Pope Francis
Photo: © Vatican Media The Leadership Conference of Women Religious presidency, Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids Maureen Geary, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Sue Ernster and Dominican... Read More
Sister Sue Ernster’s Rome Visit: Strengthening Global Sisterhood in Franciscan Solidarity
Sister Sue Ernster, FSPA President and Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) President-elect, recently had the opportunity to visit Rome, Italy. During her visit, she fostered connections... Read More
Sister Eileen Advocates for Immigration Reform with Kino Border Initiative
Sister Eileen McKenzie, who works with the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Arizona, United States of America, and in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, recently wrote a letter to the La Crosse Tribune. The... Read More
Listen with Heart: Building Understanding in the Catholic Community
Sister Julia Walsh writes an insightful article about the experiences and challenges faced by Transgender Catholics within the Church. Siser Julia discusses the Vatican’s recent declaration on human... Read More
UN Women: Supporting Women in Crisis of Poverty
New York hosted an annual United National conference on gender equality and women’s empowerment as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) convened for its 68th session. Franciscan women took... Read More