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.
Open hearts and open doors permeated the Advent retreat for Covenant Companions (CCs) held on Dec. 7, 2024. Attending CCs shared an experiential morning of… Read More »Covenant Companions Share An Incarnational Morning
With the season of Thanksgiving upon us, our Community continues to inspire gratefulness. Click on an image to enlarge the picture Concerts at Our Lady… Read More »Blessings from Autumn 2024
The Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Companions recently completed a year-long visioning process to help identify their goals, leadership needs, and skills moving forward. At the closing… Read More »New CCLC Members Blessed at 11/10/24 Liturgy
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque Immigration Legal Services Dubuque, IA Catholic Charities is the only local non-profit Immigration Legal Services provider located in… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Casa Esperanza Project Chicago, IL Casa Esperanza Project has been serving women and children experiencing homelessness for the last 30 years. Their efforts have resulted… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Women and Children
Greater Family Health Elgin, IL As a non-profit Community Health Center, Greater Family Health has many years of experience in providing primary health care services… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Health and Dental
St. Jules Clinic and Mary Maternity Center Haiti Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and has the worst water quality in the… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Farmers Rising Roots and Wings Urban Initiative, Rockford, IL Caledonia, IL Farmers Rising, formerly known as Angelic Organics Learning Center, has 25 years of experience… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Care of Creation
We enter Autumn with grateful hearts as we reflect on this Summer’s Blessings. Coffee & Curiosity Conversations – May 2024 The Invitational Church Circle hosted… Read More »Blessings from Summer 2024
<<Return to Laudato Si’ Page As we prepare to celebrate the Ecumenical Season of Creation from September 1 through October 4, may we follow in the… Read More »Season of Creation 2024
Journey Together: Called to BE a Blessing Return to Journey Together: Called to BE Love resource page As we enter the final 12 weeks of… Read More »Creating Beloved Community
Casa Esperanza Community Center Our Lady of Mount Carmel Melrose Park, IL Casa Esperanza Community Center helps individuals and families overcome the cycle of poverty… Read More »Aug & Sept 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
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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