As Wheaton Franciscans we are committed to living Gospel values and believe that an open and grateful heart leads to a deepening relationship with God, each other, and all of creation. If you believe that your spirit aligns with ours, we encourage you to learn more about our Community.
Exodus World Service Park Ridge, IL Exodus World Service is a volunteer-based organization serving refugees in the Chicago area. It equips the Christian community to… Read More »May & June 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
We invite you to view a special 12-minute video celebrating the spirituality and justice ministries of the Wheaton Franciscans. In creative partnership with Communications, the… Read More »Celebrate the Wheaton Franciscans – 2026
Finding Our Still Point in a Turning World The Covenant Companions (CCs) and discerning CCs met on March 21, 2026 to explore how they fully… Read More »Covenant Companion Lent 2026 Retreat
The Wheaton Franciscans are the United States (St. Clare) Region of an international congregation, the Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and… Read More »Regional Assembly 2026
On Sunday, April 26, we will receive the Covenant Commitment of 9 new Covenant Companions Covenant Companion Ceremony Covenant Companionship is a distinctive way for individuals… Read More »Welcome 2026 Covenant Companions
From Sister Beatrice Hernandez, JPIC Coordinator Dear Friends, Below is the homily that Cardinal Blaze Cupich of Chicago gave on the special outdoor Ash Wednesday… Read More »Homily of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, for Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb 18, 2026
Quixote Center Greenbelt, MD The Quixote Center advances migration justice through humanitarian aid, education, and advocacy. In partnership with the Franciscan Network on Migration, it… Read More »March & April 2026 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Orphanage Panti Pius/FCJM Indonesia-Province of the Immaculate Conception The Orphanage Panti Pius, established on April 5, 1998, and managed by the Franciscan Sisters (FCJM Congregation),… Read More »March & April 2026 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Friends of San Lucas San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala Friends of San Lucas supports community development in San Lucas Tolimán and surrounding indigenous Maya communities in… Read More »March & April 2026 Collaborator: Care of Creation
West Suburban Community Pantry Inc (WSCP) Woodridge, IL West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) provides food assistance and nutrition support to low-income individuals and families in… Read More »March & April 2026 Collaborator: Health and Dental
The Bridge Youth And Family Services Palatine, IL The Bridge Youth and Family Services (BYFS) provides crisis intervention, mental health counseling, case management, and mentoring… Read More »March & April 2026 Collaborator: Women and Children
The Subtle Power of Words Written by Jeanne Connolly, Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Companion (WFCC) Since reading a reflection by Sr. Mary Elisabeth Imler, I have… Read More »Weavings Reflection: March 2026
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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