Jubilee 2026
On June 27, 2026, we will celebrate 6 Jubilarians! We are grateful to rejoice with these Sisters & Covenant Companions, honoring their commitment to living… Read More »Jubilee 2026
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Wheaton Franciscans
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.
Blessings of 2026: Jan – April
The first four months of 2026 gave us contemplation, community gatherings, unexpected snow, and visitors from afar. Looking back on this time of transformation and… Read More »Blessings of 2026: Jan – April
Maintenance Mechanic III – Open Position – Part Time
Thursday – Saturday Return to current job openings Seeking an expertly skilled maintenance mechanic (III) to work 24 hours a week from 7a-3:30p Thursday, Friday… Read More »Maintenance Mechanic III – Open Position – Part Time
New Covenant Companions Welcomed With Joy
After completing the Franciscan Way of Life and a period of discernment, nine individuals were warmly received into the Wheaton Franciscan community as Covenant Companions… Read More »New Covenant Companions Welcomed With Joy
May & June 2026 Collaborator: Women and Children
New Mom’s Inc Oak Park, IL New Moms has been serving young mothers (ages 24 and under) and their children for over 38 years. The… Read More »May & June 2026 Collaborator: Women and Children
Weavings Book Reflection: May 2026
Unexpected Lessons From Books Written by Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion I often escape the world and personal responsibilities by diving into books. I can be… Read More »Weavings Book Reflection: May 2026
May & June 2026 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Wiraqocha Foundation for the Preservation of Indigenous Wisdom High Andes of Peru The Wiraqocha Foundation is a nonprofit educational and charitable organization based in Naalehu,… Read More »May & June 2026 Collaborator: Care of Creation
May & June 2026 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Aurora, IL Loaves & Fishes Community Services is an anti-poverty, hunger-relief organization dedicated to providing healthy food and programs that… Read More »May & June 2026 Collaborator: Health and Dental
May & June 2026 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Otto Schoitz Foundation Waterloo, IA The Otto Schoitz Foundation works to improve the health and well-being of the Cedar Valley community by providing grants to… Read More »May & June 2026 Collaborator: Other Purposes
May & June 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Exodus World Service Park Ridge, IL Exodus World Service is a volunteer-based organization serving refugees in the Chicago area. It equips the Christian community to… Read More »May & June 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Celebrate the Wheaton Franciscans – 2026
We invite you to view a special 12-minute video celebrating the spirituality and justice ministries of the Wheaton Franciscans. In creative partnership with Communications, the… Read More »Celebrate the Wheaton Franciscans – 2026
Covenant Companion Lent 2026 Retreat
Finding Our Still Point in a Turning World The Covenant Companions (CCs) and discerning CCs met on March 21, 2026 to explore how they fully… Read More »Covenant Companion Lent 2026 Retreat