2022 Journey of Lent – Week 1
This week we begin the Journey of Lent. In her invitation to the Lenten journey, Sr. Ilia Delio writes, “Lent is a time for living… Read More »2022 Journey of Lent – Week 1
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This week we begin the Journey of Lent. In her invitation to the Lenten journey, Sr. Ilia Delio writes, “Lent is a time for living… Read More »2022 Journey of Lent – Week 1
In 2022, we are grateful to celebrate and rejoice with our 5 Sister jubilarians! We celebrate their lives and commitment to living Gospel values. Sisters… Read More »2022 Jubilarians
Icon Gazing – The Good Shepherd By Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion Praying with an icon is a new experience for me, but since the days… Read More »Weavings Prayer Reflection: February 2022
Growing Into Peace by Karen Diersen, Covenant Companion Although I should have expected it after four years of declining health, when my sister Mary passed… Read More »Weavings Reflection: January 2022
Christmas Presence By Joanne and Dave Pfeifer, Covenant Companion The smell of baking cookies is a childhood Advent memory that both of us share. For… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2021
Mourning Those We Have Lost By Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion Losing a loved one through death causes a deep aching and sadness in our hearts… Read More »Weavings Reflection: Nov 2021
Growing Tomatoes By Returning Franciscan Missionary: Sister Martha Friedman I remember when I was in Brazil, one of the OFM Franciscans lived out in the… Read More »Weavings Reflection: October 2021
As promised, we are writing with an update regarding the opening of Our Lady of the Angels to the public. Because of the data showing… Read More »For Love of Neighbor- Update – August 2021
In 2021, we are grateful to celebrate and rejoice with our 5 Sister jubilarians and one Covenant Companion jubilarian. We celebrate their lives and their… Read More »2021 Jubilarians
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
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
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
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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