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.
The Transitus of St. Francis is celebrated by Franciscans around the world as it marks Francis’ “passage from death into new life”, the literal meaning… Read More »Remembering Our Sisters Who Have Gone Before Us
Dreaming, Daring, Deepening Creating a vibrant, shared community With abundant joy and deep gratitude, the Wheaton Franciscan Community is happy to announce the new… Read More »Announcing The New Regional Community Leadership Team
“Guard my common good: Do what’s right and do it in the right way.” (IS: 56:1) “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:31). Dear Friends,… Read More »In This Together – Update – July 31, 2020
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give… Read More »We Are All In This Together – Update – May 27, 2020
This year we join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si. Like many communities we have… Read More »Earth Day 2020
By Sister Glenna Czachor On Sunday, February 2nd the Wheaton Franciscans welcomed Maiga Muga a young man from Tanzania who presented a short PowerPoint presentation… Read More »International Guest – Maiga Muga
By Jeanne Connolly, Covenant Companion More than 280 people filled Our Lady of the Angels chapel on Christmas Eve to celebrate Mass with the Wheaton… Read More »Christmas Joy!
By Sister Beatrice Hernandez On January 22, 2020, the Wheaton Franciscans flipped the switch on a 203-kilowatt solar energy system that will generate 25% of… Read More »Solar Energy Installation
By Mary Ellen Durbin, Covenant Companion On December 8, 2019, the Wheaton Franciscan Community welcomed three new Covenant Companions. Pat Faivre, Paige Samdal, and Vicki… Read More »Welcome To Three New Covenant Companions
By Sister Toby Bonny, OSF Bethlehem Farm is located in West Virginia, over 600 miles from Wheaton, IL. I was fortunate enough to travel with… Read More »Mission Trip to Bethlehem Farm
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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