From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Why Our Lady of Lourdes’ Catholic School is Good Place to Be

April 30, 2009

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity were invited to be present on April 29, 2009, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, DePere, WI for Vocation Day. Here are reasons why this visit was a memorable experience with about 225 students in Kindergarten – Grade 8, as well as Pre-School:

welcoming, peaceful, clean environment
respectful, friendly, smiling students and adults
appreciative [...]

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Meet the New Archdiocese of Milwaukee Administrator

April 24, 2009

On April 24, 2009, Sisters Mary Ann Spanjers, OSF, and Sister Julie Ann Sheahan, OSF, had their picture taken at St. Aloysius Church, West Allis, WI, with Milwaukee Auxiliary Bishop William Patrick Callahan newly elected by the archdiocesan College of Consultors to serve as diocesan administrator of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee .
In that role, Bishop [...]

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2009 Catholic New Media Awards

April 22, 2009

We been alerted to the 2009 Catholic New Media Awards and the possibility that we may indeed be worthy of such an honor.Â
If you would like to assist others in being introduced to our Franciscanized World blog, you will find information on Catholic New Media Awards by following the link below. The first phase is the nomination stage. Categories like Most [...]

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St. Francis Pledge: Commitment to Creation and the Poor

April 20, 2009

A Catholic Climate Covenant and the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor is a unique and unprecedented initiative being launched on Earth Day, April 22, 2009. At the center of the Covenant is The St. Francis Pledge calling Catholic individuals, groups and institutions to make a serious commitment to all of the [...]

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Scarcity or Abundance in Vocations?

April 16, 2009

‘Now is the time: to dispel the myths and misunderstandings that drive how we help people discern life as a husband, wife, priest, sister, or a faithful single person;to stop viewing religious vocations as a problem to be solved; to pray, and do more than pray, for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious [...]

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Franciscan Rule Commemoration is Easter Celebration

April 12, 2009

Youth continue to be fascinated with St. Francis of Assisi, a man born around 1181 who was called by God to live the Gospel and to dedicate himself to the poor.
The Easter Exultet becomes a pilgrimage song for about 1, 800 Franciscan Friars traveling to the Umbrian town of Assisi, Italy, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of papal [...]

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