From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Franciscan Sisters Welcome Pam Peasel

August 28, 2008

Today, August 28, 2008, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity welcome Pam Peasel to the postulancy. She is the daughter of Sharon and Richard Peasel and has three brothers and one younger sister. From Grand Blanc, MI, Pam has been teaching French and History at Almont Commmunity Schools for two years and is a member of [...]

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Franciscan Sisters and Diocese of Green Bay Greet Bishop Ricken

August 27, 2008

Wednesday, August 27, 2008, almost one hundred Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity gathered with other religious, priests and representatives of the Diocese of Green Bay to pray Solemn Vespers with the Most Reverend David L. Ricken at St. John the Baptist Church, Green Bay, WI on the eve of his installation as the twelve Bishop of Green Bay.
Desiring to meet this man described as [...]

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Always Go Forward Never Turn Back

August 26, 2008

Father Junipero Serra, the saintly Spanish missionary,  is remembered for this memorable quote and 20,000 Serrans in 46 countries on six continents who meet twice monthly in 1,109 groups, including men and women from a Manitowoc, WI Club, follow his Christ-like zeal by fulfilling their own vocation to service and encouraging others to aspire to the priesthood and religious life.
The [...]

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Appleton Area Altar Servers Acknowledged

August 22, 2008

On the shores of picturesque Loon Lake, the  Appleton, WI, Serrans invited parish altar servers for a day at Camp Tekawitha. This place of fun and recreational enjoyment was founded in 1926 and serves the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
Aware that the altar servers are already faithful in their ministry to God and His people, the Serrans invited the Franciscan Sisters [...]

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Called to Be Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Hawaii Mission Part Three

August 21, 2008

Gain more insights into the goodness of the Kauai, HI island folk of  St. Theresa Parish and the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity who live and serve with them.Â
All of the major Hawaiian islands have Lei Day festivals. Don’t miss the scenes from the children’s May Day Program that celebrates Lei Day.
Keith Warner OFM offers a reflection on what it means to follow [...]

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Ecclesiastical Octave of the Assumption

August 19, 2008

For those who delight in the movements of a symphony, operatic soloists or personalized, high-capacity streaming internet radio,  an octave is defined as an interval of eight notes. Rooted in the same linguistical understanding, the Roman Catholic Church uses the term octave for a period of eight days beginning with a religious feast day commemorating a person or an event [...]

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