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.
Courage Initiative Ltd. Milwaukee, WI Courage MKE’s mission is to raise awareness of the rising number of LGBTQ+ youth in the social welfare system. Courage… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Women and Children
Orfanato FCJM St. Clara, FCJM Timor Leste Indonesia Mission Due to political unrest, unstable security and violence, for many years poverty has been the main… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Other Purposes
Unlocking Communities Hinche, Haiti Over half of Haiti’s citizens do not have access to clean water. Waterborne illness is one of the leading causes of… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Quixote Center Greenbelt, MD The Quixote Center was founded in 1976, with the goal of transforming church and society in the spirit of post-Vatican II… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 70 Years of Religious Life What attracted you to the Wheaton Franciscans? “When I was a senior in high… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Maureen Elfrink
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 65 Years of Religious Life What attracted you to the Wheaton Franciscans? “I was taught in grade school by… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Rose Mary Pint
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 65 Years of Religious Life From serving as a nurse in Milwaukee and Missouri, to taking on various leadership… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Mary Lou Wirtz
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 60 Years of Religious Life Sister Dawn was drawn to the Franciscan way of life through her experiences with… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Dawn Capilupo
The Wheaton Franciscans, Our Lady of the Angels Chapel to be Refurbished Beginning July 1, 2024 Click the arrow on the right to read each… Read More »Chapel Refurbishment 2024
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 60 Years of Religious Life In 1964, Sister Beatrice entered religious life, and in 1974 transferred into the Wheaton… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Beatrice Hernandez
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 60 Years of Religious Life When asked what attracted Sister Sheila to the Wheaton Franciscans: “After over 30 years… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Sheila Kinsey
<< Return to Jubilee 2024 Celebrating 40 Years of Religious Life When asked what attracted her to the Wheaton Franciscans and religious life, Sister Alana… Read More »2024 Jubilarian: Sister Alana Gorski
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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