Regional Assembly 2023
The Wheaton Franciscans are the United States Region of an international congregation, the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (FCJM).… Read More »Regional Assembly 2023
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Ordinary People Doing Small Things Make A Difference
Change is rarely achieved in a single, dramatic action. Change occurs because, little by little, people of goodwill … act. U.S. Senator Paul Simon I… Read More »Ordinary People Doing Small Things Make A Difference
Creating a Plastic-Free Kitchen
by Sister Bea Hernandez Single-use plastic is everywhere! Whether in our oceans, piling up on our coastlines, or contributing to our climate crisis, plastic pollution… Read More »Creating a Plastic-Free Kitchen
International Solidarity Days – May 2023
May 1—International Workers’ Day Also known as May Day, International Workers’ Day is a day to honor the workers and laborers around the world who… Read More »International Solidarity Days – May 2023
May 2023 Collaborator: Women and Children
Wisdom, Inc WI/EXPO FREE Campaign Milwaukee, WI WISDOM is a statewide grassroots network of faith-based organizations (i.e. “affiliates”) who work on both local and statewide… Read More »May 2023 Collaborator: Women and Children
May 2023 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Gachuba Gacodep Self Help Group Integrated Chicken and Fish Project Kenya, Africa The Gachuba Gacodep Self Help Group (GACODEP) is a group of 40 connected… Read More »May 2023 Collaborator: Other Purposes
May 2023 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Aurora, IL Loaves & Fishes Community Services is an anti-poverty, hunger-relief organization with a mission to provide healthy food and… Read More »May 2023 Collaborator: Health and Dental
May 2023 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
DuPage Habitat for Humanity Wheaton, IL DuPage Habitat for Humanity believes that ALL people have the right to a decent place to live. It is… Read More »May 2023 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
May 2023 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Springbank Christian Center Wetland Dam Restoration Project Kingstree, SC Springbank Christian Center has been staffed and supported by the Adrian Dominican Sisters continuously for 35… Read More »May 2023 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Weavings Reflection: May 2023
Finding Mother Clara By Covenant Companion Book Club 2023 This reflection, while telling the story of Mother Clara Pfaender, is also very much the sharing… Read More »Weavings Reflection: May 2023
Grateful For All Things – April 2023
Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast believes that there are two qualities in our basic definition of gratitude. The first is appreciation—we recognize that something is valued without… Read More »Grateful For All Things – April 2023
Virtual Pilgrimage of Assisi
Hosted by Sister Gabe every fourth Sunday of the month Join Sister Gabe in a year-long “pilgrimage” to explore the great Franciscan soul themes. Gathering… Read More »Virtual Pilgrimage of Assisi