On June 27, 2026, we will celebrate 6 Jubilarians! We are grateful to rejoice with these Sisters & Covenant Companions, honoring their commitment to living Gospel values.
Event Information:
Date: Sat, June 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
Where: We welcome you to attend our livestream of the 2026 Jubilee Celebration.
A bit about Jubilee:
In the tradition of the Catholic Church, the word “Jubilee” is used to designate an anniversary year. Jubilee is a historical term for a time of celebration or rejoicing. Each year we honor our Jubilarians celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th, 70th or 75th anniversaries. The Wheaton Franciscan community commemorates the anniversary of the Sisters’ entrance into religious life, as well as the anniversary of a Covenant Companion’s initial covenant.
Meet our 2026 Jubilarians
Leading up to our Jubilee Livestream on June 27th, we will share posts honoring the lives and gifts of these amazing people! We invite you to follow along on our social media pages and return here regularly in celebration and joy!
70 Years
Sr. Theresa Langfield
70 Years
Sr. Jane Petzel
65 Years
Sr. Alice Drewek
60 Years
Sr. Rosemarie Stewart
25 Years
Covenant Companion
Dena Criswell
25 Years
Covenant Companion
Charlotte Loizzi
Celebrating Our International Sisters
Germany
- Schw. M. Elisabeth Tekampe ~ 70 yrs
- Schw. M. Mechtild Kalvelage ~ 70 yrs
- Schw. M. Theresia Würminghausen ~ 65 yrs
- Schw. M. Irmtrudis Zwerschke ~ 65 yrs
- Schw. M. Daniela LieBke ~ 60 yrs
- Schw. M. Stefanie Müllenborn ~ 60 yrs
- Schw. M. Cäcilia VoB ~ 60 yrs
- Schw. M. Antoinette Smits 50yrs Schw. M. Marita Otten ~ 50yrs
- Schw. M. Veronika Engelmann ~ 40 yrs
Indonesia
- Sr. M. Katharina Sutarni FCJM ~ 60 yrs
- Sr. M. Patrisia Manullang FCJM ~ 50 yrs
- Sr. M. Redempta Tinambunan FCJM ~ 50yrs
- Sr. M. Dionisia Hasugian FCJM ~ 40 yrs
- Sr. M. Frederika Hasugian FCJM ~ 40 yrs
- Sr. M. Paulina Siregar FCJM ~ 40 yrs
- Sr. M. Silveria Sigalingging FCJM ~ 25 yrs
- Sr. M. Elseriani Sinaga FCJM ~ 25 yrs
- Sr. M. Ricarda Halawa FCJM ~ 25 yrs
- Sr. M. Modesta Sumbayak FCJM ~ 25 yrs
- Sr. M. Daniela Simbolon FCJM ~ 25 yrs
- Sr. M. Brigida Pardede FCJM ~ 25 yrs
- Sr. M. Skolastika Simanjuntak FCJM ~ 25 yrs
Netherlands
- Zr. Godelindis Kerkvliet ~ 85 yrs
- Zr. Renate Miedema ~ 75 yrs
- Zr. Odilia Haakman ~ 75 yrs
- Zr. Carla Vollering ~ 70 yrs
- Zr. José van Dieden ~ 70yrs
- Zr. Ruth Vreeker ~ 65 yrs
- Zr. Mechtild Betjes ~ 65 yrs
Jubilarians Remembered In Eternal Rest
Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
Luke 4:32,34
Sisters
- Sister Mariette Kalbac ~ 70 Years
25 years ago the Wheaton Franciscans not only gave me a job, they gave me a career and for the six years I worked there, they gave me a community. This community held me up in some of the darkest times. We wept and prayed together on September 11. They came out in a snowstorm to be with me when my mom died. Congratulations to all the Jubilarians. All my love.