Global Solidarity – March 2021
March 8—International Women’s DayInternational Women's Day (IWD) on March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Recognizing that challenge is necessary [...]
Lenten Journey 2021
Ever Faithful…Always Hopeful All are welcome to join the Wheaton Franciscan community as we begin our Lenten journey. Lent is a season of promise and invitation by God to BE and grow more deeply as people of God who are [...]
Congregational JPIC Newsletter
Franciscan Sisters Congregational JPIC Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 1February 2021Click here to view the latest JPIC Newsletter.
Global Solidarity – February 2021
February 6—International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)In 2003, thanks to Stella Obasanjo, the then First Lady of Nigeria, "Zero Tolerance to FGM" became the official stance of the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health [...]
Community Response to the Tragic Events in Our Nations Capitol
Pray for Peace and Reconciliation In light of the tragic events of January 6 in our nation’s Capitol, The Wheaton Franciscans invite you to join us in prayer for a peaceful transition of power and for healing and reconciliation for [...]
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 hopeful signs, the current reality remains a challenge. The pandemic continues to surge locally, nationally, and [...]
Global Solidarity – January 2021
January 1—World Day of Peace 2021 marks the 54th annual World Day of Peace. The theme is “Good Politics is at the Service of Peace.” In this year’s address, the Pope Francis appeals to the international community and every individual [...]
Remembering Sr. Mary Patrick Salm
February 14, 1930 - December 2, 2020 Memorial MassThursday, December 10. 2020Service Begins at 10:00 AMvia LivestreamBurialAssumption CemeteryWinfield, Illinois Click For Livestream Link Click For Reflection [...]
Global Solidarity – December 2020
December 1—World AIDS Day December 1, 2020 marks the 32nd global World AIDS Day to raise awareness about the continued epidemic affecting over 38 million people currently living with HIV worldwide. In 2019, there were over 1.7 million new cases [...]
Congregational JPIC Newsletter
Franciscan Sisters Congregational JPIC Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 3October 2020Click here to view the latest JPIC Newsletter.
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