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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

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