We are a community of vowed sisters and covenant companions (lay women and men) who live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. Through our shared commitment to Franciscan contemplative presence and gospel service, we are collectively known as the Wheaton Franciscans.
[Wheaton, IL- September 25, 2023] – The St. Clare Region, commonly known as the Wheaton Franciscans, is delighted to introduce its newly called forth Regional… Read More »We Joyfully Announce Our New Regional Leadership Team
Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Companions Celebrate 40 Years September 17, 2023, marks the 40th Anniversary of Covenant Companionship. On this day in 1983, seventeen women and… Read More »40 Years of Covenant Companionship
Immigrant Rapid Response Drive In recognition of National Migration Week, the Wheaton Franciscan and IBVM communities will hold a Donation Drive to help meet the… Read More »September 2023 Donation Drive
Navjyoti Women’s Center Water Project for Koshidekha Village Kathmandu, Nepal Navjyoti Women’s Center in Kathmandu, Nepal is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of… Read More »September 2023 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Bethlehem Farm Green Neighborhood Project Talcott, WV Bethlehem Farm is a Catholic Community in Appalachia that transforms lives through service with the local community and… Read More »September 2023 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) Chicago, IL Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) is a non-profit, faith-based organization of staff and volunteers comprising more… Read More »September 2023 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF) Northwestern Chicago Suburbs Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF) exists to support children and adults with disabilities through philanthropy for the… Read More »September 2023 Collaborator: Women and Children
Almost Home Kids Naperville, IL Almost Home Kids is a transitional care home for children with medical complexities between the ages of newborn to age… Read More »September 2023 Collaborator: Health and Dental
When God Changed My Script By Sharon Niemet, Covenant Companion When my son Matt graduated from college, he jaunted off to South Korea to teach… Read More »Weavings Reflection: September 2023
<<Return to Laudato Si’ Page We celebrate the Ecumenical Season of Creation from September 1 through October 4! May we follow in the footsteps of St.… Read More »Season of Creation 2023
August sure kept us on our toes with a whirlwind of events and happenings! From celebrating various Feast Days to diving into the insightful Franciscan… Read More »Blessings from August 2023
Return to current job openings The Housekeeping and Laundry Assistant (Assistant) is responsible for the daily cleaning and resupplying of disposable supplies in Sisters’ rooms,… Read More »Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant
We are a community of vowed sisters, and covenant companions called to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. We are a welcoming community collaborating with others to be a blessing in the world. Wherever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here.
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