We view Communication as a ministry. This includes keeping our community informed, sharing upcoming events, volunteer and giving opportunities, campus news, and inspiration by sharing the Good News of God’s love.
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Sisters and staff gathered for an early Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate and give thanks for our Region Associates celebrating work… Read More »Associate Recognition Luncheon – 2022
Franciscan Farewell On Sunday, October 30, 2022, the community blessed and sent forth 18 pilgrims on a 10-day pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome, Italy. The… Read More »Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi
“The whole experience was what I needed“ explained one Covenant Companion (CC) describing the spirit-filled Advent retreat facilitated by S. Marge Zulaski and attended by… Read More »Covenant Companionship Advent Retreat Brings Inspiration and Joy
Uganda Episcopal Conference (Uganda Catholic Secretariat) Combating Human Trafficking in Uganda Project Kampala, Uganda In 2020 John Paul II Justice & Peace Centre (JPIIJPC) in… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Other Purposes
The Boulevard of Chicago Chicago, IL The Boulevard of Chicago’s mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective medical respite care, holistic support, and transitional housing… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Potters for Peace Dodgeville, WI Founded in 1988, Potters for Peace is a US based consortium of potters who travel to areas of the world… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX Migrant Response and Overnight Shelter Program Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of San Antonio addresses the current border crisis… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Marklund Children’s Home Geneva, IL Marklund Children’s Home is an agency that serves children and young adults with profound disabilities and addresses their unique medical… Read More »December 2022 Collaborator: Women and Children
Toward a Flourishing Future Haikus – Part 2 of 2 by Mary Ellen Durbin, Covenant Companion I have practiced daily meditation for more than 35… Read More »Weavings Poetry Reflection: December 2022
Forwarding from the Indonesia Province: Many Greetings from Indonesia. Our Chapter finished on Friday, October 21, 2022. I would like to say thank you very… Read More »Indonesian Province Leadership Election
On Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, the Wheaton Franciscans gathered for the purpose of “reconnecting and deepening as the St. Clare Regional Community.… Read More »St. Clare Regional Community Fall Gathering 2022
Congratulations to the new General Congregation Leadership for the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM). After prayerful preparation and discernment on October 22, 2022,… Read More »The IBVM General Congregation Elect New Leadership
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