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Sister Karen releases new book

Sister Karen releases new book

Sister Karen Lueck’s new book, “The Green Thread: Reclaiming Our Spiritual Authority,” is part memoir, part research narrative about what happens when church and earthly powers form an unholy alliance to keep people, especially women, subservient.

Adoration: The Franciscan heart of a connected creation

Adoration: The Franciscan heart of a connected creation

We are called to live out our lives in the steps of St. Francis, with a full awareness of how deeply we are interconnected with all creation. How does our Franciscan heart influence the way we live loving presence both in the chapel and in our lives? 

Celebrating the feast day of St. Rose of Viterbo

Celebrating the feast day of St. Rose of Viterbo

Today, September 4, FSPA honors the feast day of St. Rose of Viterbo. In the small town of Viterbo, Italy, a young girl named Rose was born in 1233. 

Celebrating the feast day of St. Clare of Assisi

Celebrating the feast day of St. Clare of Assisi

Today, Aug. 11, we honor the feast day of St. Clare of Assisi – a woman who embraced poverty, humility and joy.

Wells of Wisdom: Sister Therese Wolf, "Trust in the Providence of God..."

Wells of Wisdom: Sister Therese Wolf, "Trust in the Providence of God..."

Sister Therese's upbeat disposition, willingness to make fun of herself and positive attitude bring energy to herself and to others.

Celebrating 147 Years of Perpetual Adoration

Celebrating 147 Years of Perpetual Adoration

On Aug. 1, 2025, sisters, affiliates, prayer partners and partners in mission gathered in Mary of the Angels Chapel at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, to celebrate the anniversary of perpetual adoration. The bell was rung 147 times to honor the past 147 years of perpetual adoration, plus once more to usher in the new year.

People, good work, values, government and broken promises

People, good work, values, government and broken promises

Parole Process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezualans

Summer Affiliation Gathering 2025

Summer Affiliation Gathering 2025

This year's Summer Affiliation Gathering wasn't just another meeting; it was a meaningful pause, a space to reflect, reconnect and open hearts to the Spirit.  

Sisters Speak Out in Prayer Vigil outside Eloy Detention Center in Arizona

Sisters Speak Out in Prayer Vigil outside Eloy Detention Center in Arizona

As part of the Sisters Speak Out national movement, the group prayed for immigrants, advocated against mass and illegal deportations, and also protested the dismantling of public institutions and environmental protections. But their prayers extended even beyond that.

Life-long formation led by team focused on strengthening relationships with God

Life-long formation led by team focused on strengthening relationships with God

Ongoing formation is holistic development of mind, body, and spirit, integration of experiences, as well as continual development of personal, professional and ministerial competencies to meet the needs of the world today.

Wells of Wisdom: Sister Mildred Tigges, "Be true to yourself and love who you are"

Wells of Wisdom: Sister Mildred Tigges, "Be true to yourself and love who you are"

Sister Mildred enrolled as a freshman at the FSPA school in La Crosse for girls interested in religious life, joining twenty-four other girls. Although she was a bit homesick, she made friends and enjoyed the experience.

Spirit of Ministry: Finding hope in grace and love

Spirit of Ministry: Finding hope in grace and love

Before his passing in April, the world was called by Pope Francis to journey this Jubilee Year as pilgrims of hope: “Everyone knows what it is to hope … In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future will bring.”