From the yearly archives:

2008

Greccio a New Bethlehem

December 25, 2008

Naples is considered one of the more popular Italian cities to see hundreds of nativity scenes throughout the town. However, it is Greccio, a new Bethlehem,where St. Francis of Assisi originated the Christmas crib because of his overwhelming love for the mystery of the Incarnation. He wanted everyone to share in the joy of this ‘feast of feasts’.
The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity [...]

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Christmas Eve: Wonder of the Incarnation

December 24, 2008

How does an almost one hundred forty year old Franciscan community celebrate St. Francis’ feast of feasts? The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Christmas Eve Celebration begins inside with carols,  a traditional Christmas crib prayer, Eucharist, social and then moves outside with all of creation.  Be part of the tradition.
Arnaldo Fortini’s words stir a  Wisconsin winter sense of Francis’ wonder of the mystery of [...]

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Catholic Discernment: Franciscan Sister Spiritual Director

December 16, 2008

Sister Anne Marie Lom, OSF, reflects on her call to be a Catholic woman religious, as well as a trained spiritual director on staff at St. Raphael Parish, Oshkosh, WI.
As a child, Sister Anne Marie remembers her own community of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity to be “happy, solid, practical women you could talk to…one like us.” Meeting with college students and [...]

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Franciscan Sister’s Vocation: Called To Be a Parish Director

December 9, 2008

Sister Pamela Biehl, OSF, comments on her call to be a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity and a Parish Director of two growing parishes in the Diocese of Green Bay, St. Mary, Omro, WI and St. Mary, Winneconne, WI. Before being appointed by Bishop David Zubik, Sister received the blessing of her Franciscan Community Director to be the spiritual leader of [...]

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From Harley Davidson Welcome to Insignia Ceremony

December 8, 2008

Remember Pam Peasel’s arrival on the Manitowoc shoreline in late August amid the Harley Davidson crowd? Well, time has passed since Pam began her first days with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Today, on a snowy December 8th feast of the Immaculate Conception, in a communal prayer setting, Pam was formally accepted to the Postulancy. This is a time of [...]

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Advent Getaway for Women Only

December 7, 2008

Young women abandoned all other plans to retreat with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity in Manitowoc, WI on December 5-7, 2008. Sounds like mission impossible at this time of the year? Not really. Delving into mystery, the retreatants were prompted by God and made a choice to learn about the art of intimacy, contemplated the [...]

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