From the monthly archives:

April 2008

Into the Light by Alice Peacock

April 30, 2008

At the end of this academic semester the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity spotlight musician Alice Peacock. Born in White Bear Lake, MN, Alice is now a longtime Chicago resident and gifted multi-genre singer/songwriter. A musician who dapples in jazz, blues, country and pop, she has the buoyancy to write music for all ages as [...]

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Holy Spirit Window, Resurrection Catholic Parish, Green Bay, WI

April 30, 2008

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity highlight this uniquely Spirit-stirring stain glass window from Resurrection Catholic Parish. The translucent, yet beautifully colored earthen panes image a Pentecost moment for Mary and the apostles: “Veni, Creator Spiritus…” Kirschling Studios Inc., Green Bay, WI crafted the window.
Resurrection Catholic Church is located in Allouez situated on the east side of the Fox River [...]

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Franciscan Sisters at St. Peter Indian Mission, Bapchule, AZ

April 30, 2008

2008 marks the seventy third year of our Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity presence among the Gila River community at Bapchule, AZ. In December 1935 Fathers Antonine and Celestine, friars of the Santa Barbara Province of Friars Minor welcomed the first Franciscan Sisters to St. Peter Mission.  Shortly after their ministry began, Father Antonine wrote to Mother Generose: “The Sisters [...]

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No Complacency in Regards to Vocations-Pope Benedict XVI

April 17, 2008

 In an address at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on April 16, 2008 after commending the United States Catholic Bishops on their pastoral priority of strengthening the vocation of marriage and family life, Bishop Benedict XVI answered a further question regarding vocations this way:
What is needed above all, at this time in the history [...]

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University of Wisconsin Students Choose Retreat on Relationships of Self, God and Others

April 14, 2008

Catholic Students at two University of Wisconsin Campus Ministry Centers chose during the Easter Season to reflect on the theme of “Relationships”. On April 13, 2008, UW Superior students committed  themselves to a Good Shepherd Recollection Sunday beginning with the Eucharistic liturgy at the Cathedral of Christ the King. After Mass the retreatants had significant time together for [...]

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Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit is Important

April 11, 2008

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity stand with the 70 million Roman Catholics and many others preparing to welcome Pope Benedict XVI on his journey to the United States. Two of our Sisters will be present for the Eucharistic liturgy at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and another among the faithful gathered at the new Nationals [...]

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