Weavings Reflection: January 2022
Growing Into Peace by Karen Diersen, Covenant Companion Although I should have expected it after four years of declining health, when my sister Mary passed… Read More »Weavings Reflection: January 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.
Weavings Reflection: December 2021
Christmas Presence By Joanne and Dave Pfeifer, Covenant Companion The smell of baking cookies is a childhood Advent memory that both of us share. For… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2021
Weavings Reflection: Nov 2021
Mourning Those We Have Lost By Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion Losing a loved one through death causes a deep aching and sadness in our hearts… Read More »Weavings Reflection: Nov 2021
Weavings Reflection: October 2021
Growing Tomatoes By Returning Franciscan Missionary: Sister Martha Friedman I remember when I was in Brazil, one of the OFM Franciscans lived out in the… Read More »Weavings Reflection: October 2021
For Love of Neighbor- Update – August 2021
As promised, we are writing with an update regarding the opening of Our Lady of the Angels to the public. Because of the data showing… Read More »For Love of Neighbor- Update – August 2021
Remembering Sr. Alice Reckamp
January 29, 1939 – August 13, 2021 Visitation (Public) Tuesday, August 17, 20214:00 – 7:00 PM CDTOur Lady of the Angels Chapel26W171 Roosevelt RoadWheaton, Illinois… Read More »Remembering Sr. Alice Reckamp
2021 Jubilarians
In 2021, we are grateful to celebrate and rejoice with our 5 Sister jubilarians and one Covenant Companion jubilarian. We celebrate their lives and their… Read More »2021 Jubilarians
An Invitation – Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday
All are welcome to join the Wheaton Franciscan community in the celebration of the Sacred Triduum. Services will be offered via livestream on the Wheaton… Read More »An Invitation – Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday
Community Response to Recent Shootings
Stop Gun Violence The Wheaton Franciscans condemn the violence in the United States that continues to take innocent lives. In a week that numbs the… Read More »Community Response to Recent Shootings
Community Response to the Tragic Events in Our Nations Capitol
Pray for Peace and Reconciliation In light of the tragic events of January 6 in our nation’s Capitol, The Wheaton Franciscans invite you to join… Read More »Community Response to the Tragic Events in Our Nations Capitol
In This Together – Update – January 2021
Happy New Year! We are writing with an update related to the ongoing reality of the coronavirus pandemic. Although this new year brings us some… Read More »In This Together – Update – January 2021
Homeless Bees Visit OLA Garden
In mid-September, Mary Krystinak, Director Our Lady of Angels and Sisters Healthy Living, received an urgent email reporting, “The Bees are Swarming!” The email included… Read More »Homeless Bees Visit OLA Garden