From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Franciscan Spirituality and the 800th Anniversary of Franciscan Rule

September 30, 2008

An important aspect of Francis Fest is learning more about St. Francis of Assisi and his impact on the world today. For this reason, Father Tom Wojciechowski, OFM, a member of the Franciscan Friars (OFM) of the Assumption BVM Province, was invited on September 28, 2008 by the Felician Village of Manitowoc to speak on [...]

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Francis Fest Sunday Liturgy Suffuces with Spirit of Welcome

September 28, 2008

Commencing with a banner-waving entrance procession of  over forty organizations and groups that are representative of the involvement of members of the parish, the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Eucharistic liturgy on September 28, 2008 was stirringly festive and notably conscious of the need to reach out to others in need. The opening song “All are [...]

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Autumn Leaf and Music Adventure in Lakewood, WI

September 27, 2008

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Albert Camus must have enjoyed a beautiful fall Wisconsin day much like Saturday, September 27, 2008 when he wrote, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
Enjoying a glorious view of color every new turn on the road on this day, a Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity music troupe traveled to picturesque Lakewood, [...]

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Francis Fest/Oktoberfest is Here

September 26, 2008

Francis Fest/Oktoberfest are all about feasting, family and friends, a joyful Manitowoc Community Festival. It begins on September 26 and ends on October 4th, 2008 in Manitowoc, WI.
Sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Roncalli High School, Silver Lake College, Holy Family Memorial, Felician Village, Rahr-West Museum, MCCA, Capitol Civic Centre and the Franciscan Sisters [...]

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Healing with Heart

September 22, 2008

In the book Francis of Assisi: the Saint Early Documents Volume 1, Thomas Celano in his Life of Saint Francis written between 1228-1229 includes a chapter entitled “The Miracles of Saint Francis”. The importance of ordinary citizens from Foligno, the district of Narni, Fano, Gubbio, Montenero, etc whose healing accounts fill this biographical segment are of importance in St. [...]

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The Year of Paul in More Ways than One

September 21, 2008

On June 28, 2008 Pope Benedict XVI declared a year of celebration in honor of the 2000th anniversary of St. Paul’s birth. The Apostle “who proclaimed the truth of Christ to the whole world committed himself with zeal to the unity and concord of all Christians,” stated the Holy Father as he designated the jubilee [...]

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