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News and Events
| Annual Pet Blessing Slated for October 2 |
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The second annual pet blessing, in observance of the Feast Day of St. Francis, will be held Saturday, October 2, on the grounds of St. Francis Convent. View...
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| Wine and Vine Event Raises Funds for Arbor |
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The 2010 Wine and Vine was held on the Motherhouse grounds on August 14 to raise funds for the restoration of the arbor and plantings. View...
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| Cancelled Walk-Run Event is OSF Success |
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Although the run-walk for St. Ben's Community Meal was cancelled on July 22 due to storms, the OSF Team provided a record donation for the project. View...
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| 28 Sisters Celebrate Jubilees |
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On Sunday, July 25, 28 Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi commemorated their anniversaries of religious profession. View...
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| Sisters Expand Garden at Motherhouse |
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Gardening is a tradition with the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, and a recent newsletter gives some of that history. This year the vegetable garden area was expanded and the grape arbor will see more improvements. View...
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| First VMMA Convent Campout Held at Motherhouse |
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The first convent campout sponsored by VMMA (Vocation Ministers of the Milwaukee Archdiocese) was held at the Motherhouse June 11-12. View...
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| 2010 Wine and Vine Event Announced |
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The 2010 Wine and Vine fundraising event for the grape arbor on the Motherhouse grounds has been set for Saturday, August 14. View...
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| Congregation Director Attends UISG |
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Sr. Florence Deacon attended the Plenary Assembly of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) in Rome from May 7 to 11 View...
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| Congregation Celebrate Founders Day |
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Sisters and associates gathered at the Motherhouse on May 28 to mark the 161st anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. View...
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| Community Honors Retiree |
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Sr. Ruth May was honored on April 23 for 19 years of service at St. Francis Convent as a coordinator for the sisters living at the Motherhouse. View...
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| Gospel Choir Performs at St. Francis Chapel |
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The Gospel Choir of Grinnell College, Iowa, gave a concert at the Chapel at the Motherhouse during the students' spring break. View...
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| Sister Named Outstanding Teacher |
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Sr. Rita Haderer has been honored as an outstanding teacher within the Milwaukee parental Choice Program. View...
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| Sisters Celebrate Earth Day |
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Thursday is the 40th anniversary celebration of Earth Day at the Motherhouse. The full day of activities will culminate with a 7 p.m program open to the public. View...
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| Archbishop Celebrates Liturgy with Sisters |
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The newly-installed Archbishop of Milwaukee celebrated morning Liturgy with the Sisters in St. Francis Chapel at the Motherhouse on March 11.
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| Unique View of Grounds |
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Sr. Stella DeVenuta was able to capture this photo of the Motherhouse complex from her
airplane window on January 3. View...
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| Nuns' Build Volunteer |
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Recently, Sr. Rose Martin Weldgen traveled to New Orleans to participate in a nonprofit rebuilding project to help St. Bernard Civil Parish and New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina. View...
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| New Year Is Celebrated with First Breakfast |
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Milwaukee area sisters and associates welcome 2010 with a breakfast at a local restaurant. View...
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| Remembering Those in Grave Need |
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Sister choreographs opening prayer movement for annual celebration of activist's life and ministry View...
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| Sister Musicians Gather |
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Luncheon honored congregation musician who celebrated her 94th birthday in December. View...
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| Motherhouse Ornament Available |
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St. Francis Convent, the Motherhouse of the Congregation, is depicted by an ornament that is now available through the Fund Development Office. View...
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| Fall Events at the Motherhouse |
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Each fall, a special lunch is held for the sisters who are retiring from full ministry. Events are also planned for the retired sisters who reside at the Motherhouse. View...
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| 2009 Annual Halloween Dance |
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Each year the sisters gather for a dinner and dance in the Troubadour Room for the Halloween Holiday. Many arrive in costumes for the festivities. View...
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| Pet Blessing Held in Honor of Francis of Assisi |
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The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi sponsored a pet blessing on the Motherhouse grounds in honor of their patron's feast day. View...
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| Peace Pole Rededicated |
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In recognition of the International Day of Peace, the Peace Pole on the Motherhouse grounds was rededicated. View...
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| Sr. Lorraine McGraw Professes Vows |
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On October 4, Sr. Lorraine McGraw professed perpetual vows as a Sister of St. Francis of Assisi. View...
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| Pet Blessing Slated for October 3 |
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In observance of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a Pet Blessing will be held on Saturday, October 3. View...
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| Congregation Featured in Exhibit |
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Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is among the hundreds of congregations featured in the Women & Spirit exhibit that made its debut in Cincinnati earlier this year. View...
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| Sisters Participate in Run/Walk |
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OSF Team raised more than $2,000 for St. Ben's Community Meal Walk/Run in July. View...
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| Jubilarians Celebrate Profession Anniversaries |
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23 Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi were honored on Sunday, July 16, as they celebrated 50, 60, 70 and 75 years of vowed religious life. View...
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| Boys Help with Assisium Project |
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The assisum on the motherhouse lawn was readied for painting by youths from vocation camps. View...
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| Global Peace Conference Slated for August |
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The puiblic is invited to "Creating a Culture of Peace," which is being organized by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, in conjunction with three other congregations of Franciscan Sisters, for August 1 in LaCrosse, Wis. View...
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| Invitation to Earth Day Event |
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The congregation will celebrate Earth Day in St. Francis Chapel on April 22, 7-8 p.m. View...
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| Works of Sister Artists Displayed |
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Three Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi have recently had their unique works of art selected for area exhibits. View...
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| Just in Time for Easter... |
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New Easter cards available now on this website View...
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| Sr. Edna Lonergan Named Citizen of the Year |
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Sr. Edna Lonergan, president of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, St. Francis, Wisconsin, was named the city's 2008 Citizen of the Year. View...
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| St. Francis Medal Redesigned |
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The St. Francis medal, available to donors of $25 or more, has been redesigned for 2009. View...
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