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.
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
Fox Valley Food for Health Geneva, IL Fox Valley Food for Health (FVFH) serves individuals in the Fox River area and throughout Kane County who… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Health and Dental
DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG) DeKalb, IL DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG) works to reduce food insecurity in DeKalb County, Illinois, by increasing access to… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Catholic Charities: Archdiocese of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Catholic Charities–Archdiocese of Milwaukee prioritizes serving individuals and families affected by poverty across the ten counties of southeastern… Read More »October & November 2025 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Choosing The Franciscan Path Comments by Wheaton Franciscan Sisters and Covenant Companions As we approach the special days of Franciscan remembrance and celebration in October,… Read More »Weavings Reflection: October 2025
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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