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.
SOLITUDE INCARNATES THE CHRIST by Sister Georgene L. Wilson, OSF, D. Min. Clare of Assisi: A woman of inclusion rather than cloister. San Damiano would breathe… Read More »Weavings Poetry Reflection: August 2024
February 16, 1929 – July 7, 2024 Memory Service Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CTLocation: Wheaton Franciscan Sisters Our Lady of the Angels Auditorium26W171… Read More »Remembering Sr. Audrey Marie Rothweil
Gotta Dance by Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion What is there about certain music and beats that make me want to move my feet, wave my… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: July 2024
West Suburban Community Pantry Inc (WSCP) Woodridge, IL West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) is an established food pantry with a strong history of service to… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Courage Initiative Ltd. Milwaukee, WI Courage MKE’s mission is to raise awareness of the rising number of LGBTQ+ youth in the social welfare system. Courage… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Women and Children
Orfanato FCJM St. Clara, FCJM Timor Leste Indonesia Mission Due to political unrest, unstable security and violence, for many years poverty has been the main… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Unlocking Communities Hinche, Haiti Over half of Haiti’s citizens do not have access to clean water. Waterborne illness is one of the leading causes of… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Quixote Center Greenbelt, MD The Quixote Center was founded in 1976, with the goal of transforming church and society in the spirit of post-Vatican II… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 70 Years of Religious Life What attracted you to the Wheaton Franciscans? “When I was a senior in high… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Maureen Elfrink
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 65 Years of Religious Life What attracted you to the Wheaton Franciscans? “I was taught in grade school by… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Rose Mary Pint
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 65 Years of Religious Life From serving as a nurse in Milwaukee and Missouri, to taking on various leadership… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Mary Lou Wirtz
One Brave Woman’s Role in the Conflict between Ireland and England by Sister Julie Walsh, OSF My great-niece in Ireland was wondering about our deceased… Read More »Weavings Reflection: June 2024
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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