Weavings Reflection: January 2023
The Virtue of Courage by Connie Gaul, Covenant Companion I was looking through the web when I came across a site that helped lift my… Read More »Weavings Reflection: January 2023
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The Virtue of Courage by Connie Gaul, Covenant Companion I was looking through the web when I came across a site that helped lift my… Read More »Weavings Reflection: January 2023
What is Charism? A charism is a gift or grace of the Holy Spirit given to individuals for the sake of others. It is a… Read More »Community FAQs
RESPECT We define Respect as respect of self and others, and the environment. COMPASSION We define Compassion as appreciation for, and a genuine concern about, the other person and… Read More »Our Values & Behaviors
As we head into the winter season, work in the St Clare Garden will pause until Spring. Major hardscape projects, including all paths, shade structure… Read More »St. Clare Garden Update – December 2022
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
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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