From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Mission San Xavier del Bac Bells Toll to Celebrate San Francisco

October 3, 2008

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity begin this month of October with an account of the Feast of St. Francis celebrated at Mission San Xavier del Bac on the  Tohono O’odham Reservation, Tucson, AZ. As the month progresses, they will share happenings in ministry both at San Xavier School and Parish, as well as Santa Cruz School and Parish, [...]

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Thursday of Francis Fest: Praise God for Artists and Contemplative Action

October 2, 2008

St. Francis of Assisi School Third Graders arrived at Holy Family Convent, home of many Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, on October 2, 2008, for an afternoon of touring, creating a luminating portrait of St. Francis and time for contemplating the outdoors. The young people brought much joy to the Sisters they met during their short [...]

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Drifting by Chris Hillman

October 1, 2008

Arguably the pioneer of the genre known as “Country Rock,” Chris Hillman has carved a permanent niche in the history of contemporary American music through his work with such notable bands as The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and the Desert Rose Band. The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity recognize Chris Hillman during this month [...]

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Aqueduct in Segovia by Jodi

October 1, 2008

Noting that Francis spent much of his initial conversion days building with his own hands, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Image of the Month focuses on an aqueduct in the small town of Segovia, Spain. Jodi, a college student who recently spent a semester in Spain,  is responsible for the photos.

The aqueduct was built without any mortar by the [...]

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