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.
360 Youth Services Naperville, IL 360 Youth Services provides support and wraparound services to youth ages 10–25 who are experiencing crisis, including youth who are… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Women and Children
Poor Household of God: OIKOS PTOCHOS TOU THEOU Village Gardening and Greenhouse Project Oikos Village, Philippines The Poor Household of God Sisters are a Franciscan… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Racine County Opportunity Center Inc. Racine, WI Racine County Opportunity Center, Inc. provides services for infants, toddlers, youth, and adults with special needs, with the… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Health and Dental
St. Jules Clinic and Mary Maternity Center Haiti Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and faces some of the worst water quality… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) Chicago, IL Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) is a faith-based nonprofit organization made up of staff and volunteers… Read More »January & February 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Bubbling With Joy by Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion When I am worn out from physical tasks or mental turmoil, I am so grateful for the… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: January 2026
In its Weekend Bulletin, December 13-14, FutureChurch featured the Wheaton Franciscans Invitational Church Circle as part of its Pentecost Project. The Pentecost Project explores and… Read More »Future Church Features the Wheaton Franciscans Invitational Church Circle
Attracting a full house, Fr. Paul Hottinger facilitated a morning of Advent reflection on Dec. 6, 2025, that focused on Incarnate Love: the Mystery of… Read More »Encountering the Grace of the Incarnation
To Be Held… Reflection by David Pfeifer, Covenant Companions A bit over a year ago, I was diagnosed with an aneurysm affecting my ascending aorta.… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2025
Autumn Blessings invite us to pause in gratitude for the richness of our community, the generosity that brightens our shared life, and the enduring hope… Read More »Blessings: Autumn of 2025
ASN Upendo Village Naivasha, Kenya ASN Upendo Village is a project of the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi (ASN), implemented in partnership with the Wheaton Franciscan… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Catholic Charities: Diocese of Joliet Daybreak Homeless Shelter Crest Hill, IL Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet’s mission is to serve low-income and underserved adults, children,… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Women and Children
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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