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Earth: God’s gift to all creation that requires our stewardship
Sisters look at ecological conversion through lens of Franciscan values by Sister Marilyn Herr We know the Earth is in crisis. We hear about climate change regularly and see its effects on areas... Read More
Sisters embrace wisdom years through renewal & revitalization
WISDOM CIRCLE : Contemplating and sharing their personal journeys are, clockwise from top left, Sisters Jane Riha, Laura Zelten, Francis Bangert, Charlene Hockers, Joanne Goessl, Madonna Swintkoske,... Read More
Sister Geraldine Krautkramer believed ministry was a privilege
Sister Geraldine Krautkramer died on Feb. 9, 2023. The former Bonita Louise Krautkramer was born on March 31, 1945, in Green Bay, the fifth child of six of the late Walter and Cecilia (Kabat)... Read More
Converting from the sin of racism and its injustices
LEARNING TO UNLEARN RACISM: The library at St. Francis Convent includes a wide variety of materials from theology, spirituality, prayer and social justice topics such as racism. (Renae Bauer... Read More
Sister Paulette led, served and taught during 71 years of religious life
Sister Paulette Hupfauf, age 91, died on Dec. 31, 2022. The former Mary Louise Hupfauf was born May 3, 1931, in Appleton, daughter of the late Henry and Olive (Probst) Hupfauf. She entered the... Read More
Journey into the Epiphany
The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the three Kings' visit to Jesus, symbolizing God Incarnate made known to us. Two thousand years later we continue to seek Jesus, to be in His presence, just as... Read More
Sister Jeanette joins the choirs of heaven
Sister Jeanette Peplinski died on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. The former Clarice Ann Peplinski was born on July 19, 1924, in Stockton, Wis., daughter of Alex and Wanda (Glodowski) Peplinski. She... Read More
Seeing and experiencing God
2019 NATIVITY SCENE outside the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy. (iStock.com/Orietta Gaspari image) St. Francis of Assisi brought the mystery of the Incarnation to people through a... Read More
Sister Virginia served with a grateful heart
Sister Virginia Churas, age 98, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Green Bay. The former Florence Mary Churas was born on Jan. 25,1924, in the Town of Belmont, Wis., to the late Dominic and Clementina... Read More
Holy Spirit guides Wellspring’s mission to new venture
OPEN HOUSE: Sisters Mary Berg, Carolyn Zahringer, Francis Bangert and Maria Drzewiecki (left to right) toured the new Wellspring and women’s overnight shelter during an open house event in... Read More