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.
West Suburban Community Pantry Inc (WSCP) Woodridge, IL West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) provides food assistance and nutrition support to low-income individuals and families in… Read More »March & April 2026 Collaborator: Health and Dental
The Bridge Youth And Family Services Palatine, IL The Bridge Youth and Family Services (BYFS) provides crisis intervention, mental health counseling, case management, and mentoring… Read More »March & April 2026 Collaborator: Women and Children
The Subtle Power of Words Written by Jeanne Connolly, Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Companion (WFCC) Since reading a reflection by Sr. Mary Elisabeth Imler, I have… Read More »Weavings Reflection: March 2026
In Our Conflicts and Chaos Return to Our 2026 Lent Resource Page May your love be upon us, YHWH, as we place all our hope… Read More »Lent 2026 – Week Two Reflection
Open Our Hearts Return to Our 2026 Lent Resource Page O God, create a clean heart in me, put into me a new and steadfast… Read More »Lent 2026 – Week One Reflection
Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart. Joel 2:12 On Wednesday, February 18, we begin our 2026 Lenten journey. Our… Read More »Lent 2026 – Transformed Through Hope: BE Attentive
BE Attentive Return to Our 2026 Lent Resource Page Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart.Joel 2:12 Our Lenten focus… Read More »Lent 2026 – Ash Wednesday
An Appetite For The Fullness Of Life Poem by Sister Georgene L. Wilson, OSF, D. Min. In fields of scarcityWe hungerFor abundance Not just for… Read More »Weavings Reflection: February 2026
Since 2024, the Invitational Church Circle has named an annual focus to unite our message and guide our actions, drawing on the life of the… Read More »Transformed Through Hope: Our 2026 Focus Theme
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
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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