From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Consider Roadside Chats Important

October 30, 2009

The personal journey of trying to figure out God’s will often takes various twists and turns on the road of life. This is equally true for those who seek to companion others in the process of vocation discernment. For the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Vocation Team this takes on literal meaning as road trips are planned to [...]

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Find Catholic Education Excellence at St. Anthony High School

October 29, 2009

Among some Catholic populations, St. Anthony and urgent pleas of discovering lost items go hand in hand every day. Historically, however, St. Anthony is remembered as a powerful preacher and teacher.
“I ask that if you find anything edifying, anything consoling, anything well presented, that you give all praise, all glory and all honor to the Blessed Son of God Jesus Christ. If [...]

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Focus on Immigration Now and 140 Years Ago

October 24, 2009

Immigration is not something confined to one period of history.
On Saturday, October 23, 2009, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity and other religious gathered for a conversation on immigration reform at Silver Lake College’s Generose Enrichment Center, Manitowoc, WI.
Later on the same day, the Franciscan Sisters joined the Catholic communities of St. Mary, Clarks Mills, WI and St. Michael, Whitelaw, WI, [...]

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Present ‘Eucharist From Adoration to Action’

October 18, 2009

Can you visualize yourself selecting a presentation entitled Eucharist From Adoration to Action for an October, 17, 2009, Saturday afternoon time slot at an Archdiocesan event? Invited to speak in the Chicago Festival of Faith’s young adult ministry track, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Sara Hale, OSF, (serving on the southside of Chicago in Angels Outreach) Sister Mary [...]

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What UW Whitewater Students Make a Priority

October 14, 2009

Ever wonder just what university students hold important? Here’s what the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers,OSF,  and Sister Julie Ann Sheahan, OSF,  eye-witnessed as they facilitated a Busy Persons Retreat at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater’s campus October 11-14, 2009:

a sizeable community of students gathered at 7:30 a.m. for a half-hour [...]

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Celebrate ‘Franciscan Servants of God: Reflections from 25 Years of Service

October 10, 2009

Whether flying, driving or walking to the Motherhouse for the Sisters’ Health Care Assembly October 10-11, 2009, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity involved in the congregation’s sponsored health care ministry, not only enjoyed creation’s colorful fall artistry on the way, but some excellent speakers and sharing at their final destination. This year’s focus was Franciscans Servants of God: Reflections from [...]

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