In This Together – Update – January 2021
Happy New Year! We are writing with an update related to the ongoing reality of the coronavirus pandemic. Although this new year brings us some… Read More »In This Together – Update – January 2021
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Homeless Bees Visit OLA Garden
In mid-September, Mary Krystinak, Director Our Lady of Angels and Sisters Healthy Living, received an urgent email reporting, “The Bees are Swarming!” The email included… Read More »Homeless Bees Visit OLA Garden
Announcing The New Regional Community Leadership Team
Dreaming, Daring, Deepening Creating a vibrant, shared community With abundant joy and deep gratitude, the Wheaton Franciscan Community is happy to announce the new… Read More »Announcing The New Regional Community Leadership Team
In This Together – Update – July 31, 2020
“Guard my common good: Do what’s right and do it in the right way.” (IS: 56:1) “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:31). Dear Friends,… Read More »In This Together – Update – July 31, 2020
We Are All In This Together – Update – May 27, 2020
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give… Read More »We Are All In This Together – Update – May 27, 2020
Earth Day 2020
This year we join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si. Like many communities we have… Read More »Earth Day 2020
International Guest – Maiga Muga
By Sister Glenna Czachor On Sunday, February 2nd the Wheaton Franciscans welcomed Maiga Muga a young man from Tanzania who presented a short PowerPoint presentation… Read More »International Guest – Maiga Muga
Christmas Joy!
By Jeanne Connolly, Covenant Companion More than 280 people filled Our Lady of the Angels chapel on Christmas Eve to celebrate Mass with the Wheaton… Read More »Christmas Joy!
Solar Energy Installation
By Sister Beatrice Hernandez On January 22, 2020, the Wheaton Franciscans flipped the switch on a 203-kilowatt solar energy system that will generate 25% of… Read More »Solar Energy Installation
Welcome To Three New Covenant Companions
By Mary Ellen Durbin, Covenant Companion On December 8, 2019, the Wheaton Franciscan Community welcomed three new Covenant Companions. Pat Faivre, Paige Samdal, and Vicki… Read More »Welcome To Three New Covenant Companions