Jubilee 2023: For Their Grace, Gifts and Love

"A vocation to religious life is a gift," shares Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Bernadette Nehl, who we honor on her 70th jubilee. Please join us in celebrating Sister Bernadette and all of FSPA's 2023 diamond, golden and silver jubilarians, who together have given 1,015 years of joyful prayer, witness and service: Enjoy the photo taken at the recent diamond jubilee celebration, watch the "Gift of Gratitude" video and visit fspa.org to read all 2023 jubilarian reflections.

Diocese of La Crosse Bishop William P. Callahan, center, celebrated FSPA Diamond Jubilarians Loretta Penchi, Mildred Tigges, Laverne Wilichowski, Florence, Griesmer, Lucille Winnike, Helen Deppe, Karen Kappell, Bernadette Nehl and Ronalda Hophan at St. Rose Convent on May 3.