• Sisters Charlene, Angela, Mary and Margart Mary help at 'Walk to Mary'

  • Sisters Donna, Nancy and Ann will form the new Leadership Team as of June.

  • We began discernment for Chapter of Elections with Mass.

  • Sisters Stanislaus and Martina have a little fun in this undated photo.

  • Welcome and God bless our new and renewing Associates!

  • Rising before dawn, He went off to a deserted place where He prayed.

  • Sisters Maria, Joanne and Monica Rose are this year's jubilarians.

  • St. Francis and some Sisters attend Lifest in Oshkosh.

  • Sisters Donna, Mary and Sally Ann at the Franciscan Federation conference.

  • Sisters welcome their Nicaraguan friend, Bishop Paul Schmitz.

  • 'Lord, your mercy reaches to heaven; your fidelity, to the clouds.' Psalm 36:6

  • Green Bay Serrans visit Motherhouse to view 'Women & Spirit' video.

  • Sister Nancy Langlois tutors women from Somalia.

  • Torches for the 800th anniversary of St. Clare joining St. Francis in his mission.

  • Sisters Mary Berg, Ann Cravillion and Geri Krautkramer.

  • Holy water reminds of our baptismal call.

  • Sister Mary Kabat shares doll stories with her young visitors.

  • Sisters Clairann and Urban enjoy each other's company.

Sr. Cecelia is on a mission to share God's joy

BlondeCeceliaSr-Brillion-002-WebBy Renae Bauer

There are some people in life who are just easy to be around. They accept you - warts and all - and sincerely want you to be happy.

If you're not sure you've ever encountered such a person, take a drive to Brillion and ask around for Sister Cecelia Blonde. She's recently retired -- but that doesn't mean you'll find her at home. Between attending daily Mass, hosting prayer groups, substitute teaching, visiting the homebound, singing in the Holy Family Parish adult and funeral choirs, and other volunteer duties as accepted, Sister Cecelia is busy.

"I visit the sick and the lonely and try to bring sunshine into their lives," she says. "Also, I am working with a lady here on teaching her the Mass, rosary, etc.  It is such a humbling and faith-filled experience."

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Human trafficking

Human trafficking is real and is happening here. With a recent investigation into alleged human trafficking in the Fox River Valley, Sister Sally Ann Brickner talks to WBAY-TV (ABC) about the importance of people learning what the warning signs are. (Length: 2 min.) We have assembled here some helpful information about this subject.

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