From the monthly archives:

February 2009

The Compass Points to Cyberspace Communication

February 5, 2009

At a time when full power television stations in the United States were originally targeted to switch to 100% digital broadcasting on February 17 (Congress asked for a June 12, 2009 extension, because low-income households, minorities, seniors or disabled are still unprepared), The Compass, the Diocese of Green Bay’s catalyst of communication, is exploring the new digital arena, the so-called cyberspace, by launching a [...]

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Impermanent Things by Peter Himmelman

February 1, 2009

Presently ‘live streaming’ the musical variety show Furious World and performing here Impermanent Things, a song that pleads for seeing life with new eyes, Peter Himmelman, multi-faceted musician and Emmy nominated film and television composer, is the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity’s featured February artist of the month.Peter Himmelman’s work has consistently earned critical accolades. J.D. Considine, in [...]

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Sunrise Reflections by Thad Roan

February 1, 2009

During this month of February, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are pleased to share Thad Roan’s Sunrise Reflections with their Franciscanized World friends. 

The surface of the water in the cove has melted, providing a mirror for this sunrise. In the distance, the middle of the lake is still frozen. The snow on the beach is leftover from a [...]

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Eye-Witness Reporting from Roncalli Convent, Manitowoc, WI

February 1, 2009

Franciscanized World continues its reporting from Manitowoc, WI, a sustainable community desiring to stay healthy and whole. The Herald Times Reporter recently spotlighted Recyclemania efforts of colleges and en masse goals for Lighten Up Manitowoc. The paper also ran a supplement honoring young professionals under age 40 who are contributing to the lakeshore community in significant ways. Manitowoc is [...]

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