St. Clare Garden Update – December 2022
As we head into the winter season, work in the St Clare Garden will pause until Spring. Major hardscape projects, including all paths, shade structure… Read More »St. Clare Garden Update – December 2022
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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.
Associate Recognition Luncheon – 2022
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Sisters and staff gathered for an early Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate and give thanks for our Region Associates celebrating work… Read More »Associate Recognition Luncheon – 2022
Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi
Franciscan Farewell On Sunday, October 30, 2022, the community blessed and sent forth 18 pilgrims on a 10-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, Italy. The… Read More »Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi
Covenant Companionship Advent Retreat Brings Inspiration and Joy
“The whole experience was what I needed“ explained one Covenant Companion (CC) describing the spirit-filled Advent retreat facilitated by S. Marge Zulaski and attended by… Read More »Covenant Companionship Advent Retreat Brings Inspiration and Joy
December 2022 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Uganda Episcopal Conference (Uganda Catholic Secretariat) Combating Human Trafficking in Uganda Project Kampala, Uganda In 2020 John Paul II Justice & Peace Centre (JPIIJPC) in… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Other Purposes
December 2022 Collaborator: Health and Dental
The Boulevard of Chicago Chicago, IL The Boulevard of Chicago’s mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective medical respite care, holistic support, and transitional housing… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Health and Dental
December 2022 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Potters for Peace Dodgeville, WI Founded in 1988, Potters for Peace is a US based consortium of potters who travel to areas of the world… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Care of Creation
December 2022 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX Migrant Response and Overnight Shelter Program Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of San Antonio addresses the current border crisis… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
December 2022 Collaborator: Women and Children
Marklund Children’s Home Geneva, IL Marklund Children’s Home is an agency that serves children and young adults with profound disabilities and addresses their unique medical… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Women and Children
Weavings Reflection: December 2022
Toward a Flourishing Future Haikus – Part 2 of 2 by Mary Ellen Durbin, Covenant Companion I have practiced daily meditation for more than 35… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2022
Indonesian Province Leadership Election
Forwarding from the Indonesia Province: Many Greetings from Indonesia. Our Chapter finished on Friday, October 21, 2022. I would like to say thank you very… Read More »Indonesian Province Leadership Election
St. Clare Regional Community Fall Gathering 2022
On Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, the Wheaton Franciscans gathered for the purpose of “reconnecting and deepening as the St. Clare Regional Community.… Read More »St. Clare Regional Community Fall Gathering 2022