In the tradition of the Catholic Church, the Wheaton Franciscans commemorate the anniversary of Sisters’ religious vows, as well as the initial covenant of our Covenant Companions, through the annual Jubilee celebration commemorating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 65th, 70th or 75th anniversaries.
<< Return to Jubilee 2025 Celebrating 60 Years: Honoring Sister Patricia Norton’s Jubilee With joy and gratitude, we celebrate Sister Patricia (Pat) Norton as she… Read More »2025 Jubilarian: Sister Patricia Norton
<< Return to Jubilee 2025 Celebrating Sister Mary Ellen McAleese’s 65th Jubilee We graciously recognize Sister Mary Ellen McAleese and her 65 years of vowed… Read More »2025 Jubilarian: Sister Mary Ellen McAleese
<< Return to Jubilee 2025 Honoring Sister Margaret Grempka’s 65th Jubilee We joyfully celebrate Sister Margaret Grempka on her 65th Jubilee—a remarkable milestone in a… Read More »2025 Jubilarian: Sister Margaret Grempka
<< Return to Jubilee 2025 Celebrating 60 Faithful Years: Sister Jackie Drazen’s Jubilee This year, we honor the 60th Jubilee of Sister Jackie Drazen, whose… Read More »2025 Jubilarian: Sister Jackie Drazen
On June 21, 2025, we will celebrate 6 Jubilarians! We are grateful to rejoice with these Sisters & Covenant Companions, honoring their commitment to living… Read More »Jubilee 2025
<< Return to Jubilee 2025 Congratulations on 25 Years of Covenant Companionship With delight, we celebrate Mary Ellen Durbin’s 25 years of commitment as a… Read More »2025 Jubilarian: Mary Ellen Durbin, Covenant Companion
<< Return to Jubilee 2025 Congratulations on 25 Years of Covenant Companionship We celebrate Frank Bucaro and his 25 years of commitment as a Covenant… Read More »2025 Jubilarian: Frank Bucaro, Covenant Companion
<< 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
<< 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
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