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.
Honoring The Wheaton Franciscans
The Wheaton Franciscans were recognized and honored for their generosity and support by two separate organizations. On November 15th, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of… Read More »Honoring The Wheaton Franciscans
Honoring Sr. Jane Ann Kiefer
We extend our congratulations to Sr. Jane Ann Kiefer who recently was honored as a Nominee for an award at the Zonta Women of Achievement celebration and… Read More »Honoring Sr. Jane Ann Kiefer
Living the Way of Love: Easter – Lenten Reflection: Living Joy
Living Joy Easter 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission “Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Easter – Lenten Reflection: Living Joy
Living the Way of Love: Holy Thursday/Good Friday – Lenten Reflection: Living Prayer
Living Prayer Holy Thursday/Good Friday – Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission “I have given you a model to follow, so that… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Holy Thursday/Good Friday – Lenten Reflection: Living Prayer
Living the Way of Love: Holy Week – Lenten Reflection: Be Faithful!
Be Faithful! Holy Week – Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission Pack Nothing. Bring only your determination to serve and your… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Holy Week – Lenten Reflection: Be Faithful!
Living the Way of Love: Week 5 – Lenten Reflection: An Invitation to Be Light
An Invitation to Be Light Fifth Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission Remember not the events of the past,… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 5 – Lenten Reflection: An Invitation to Be Light
Living the Way of Love: Week 4 – Lenten Reflection: What is in our Heart?
What is in our Heart? Fourth Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission My son, you are here with me… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 4 – Lenten Reflection: What is in our Heart?
Living the Way of Love: Week 3 – Lenten Reflection: Cultivating Our Souls
Cultivating Our Souls Third Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission “I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 3 – Lenten Reflection: Cultivating Our Souls
Living the Way of Love: Week 2 – Lenten Reflection: The Way of Connection
The Way of Connection Second Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission “But I say to you who listen, love… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 2 – Lenten Reflection: The Way of Connection
Living the Way of Love: Week 1 – Lenten Reflection: The Path of Wholeness
“Living the Way of Love” The Path of Wholeness First Week of Lent 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission For “everyone who… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Week 1 – Lenten Reflection: The Path of Wholeness
Living the Way of Love: Ash Wednesday – Lenten Reflection: Check Your Attitude
Check Your Attitude Ash Wednesday, 2019 By: Jeanne Connolly, Director of Charism and Mission Even now … return to me with your whole heart. Joel… Read More »Living the Way of Love: Ash Wednesday – Lenten Reflection: Check Your Attitude