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Franciscan Hymn: Song of Bernadette by Jennifer Warnes and Leonard Cohen

February 1, 2012

Back by popular demand, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are pleased to feature once again the collaborative energies of Jennifer Warnes and Leonard Cohen in the beautiful ‘Song of Bernadette’. It is a classic hymn of  exquisite melody and meaningful lyrics. This stream is perfect for the celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes this month of February.
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Religious Women Focus on Pickel’s Saint Bernadette and Lourdes Window

February 2, 2012

In this month of February, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity highlight a gallery of Conrad Pickel’s stained glass images of Saint Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes from Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes site, Marinette, WI. Who better than Conrad’s own son, Paul, to comment on these timeless windows of faith? You’ll want to read every word [...]

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Franciscans Shout Out About Catholic Schools

January 30, 2012

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are looking for your help this Catholic Schools Week January 29 – February 5, 2012. We are proud of the rich heritage of Catholic Schools. Help us identify and shout out why this is an imporant ministry in our Church. Feel free to share significant Catholic Schools Week activities as well.
Of course, this year’s  theme [...]

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American Franciscan Sister Interviews African Sister Students: Vow of Poverty

January 28, 2012

Sister Martin Flavin of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity interviewed African Women Religious  who are Sister Students here in the United States at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family, Manitowoc, WI hoping to grow in greater understanding of poverty as lived in the TOR Rule in the 21st century.  The full text with [...]

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What Makes Catholic Teens Happy

January 26, 2012

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are on the road meeting with Catholic young people and inviting feedback on some of life’s deeper questions. Religious Education students at Sacred Heart Parish, Nekoosa, WI, and Xavier High School juniors, Appleton, WI, recently answered simple surveys responding to questions important to discernment.
Here is some prioritized student feedback:
What makes you happy?

spending time with [...]

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Franciscan Hymn Review: As We Gather at Your Table

January 24, 2012

Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Kathleen Murphy continues liturgical reviews in 2012 with the hymn ‘As We Gather at Your Table’ calling us to become more balanced in life. January continues to offer a freshness of perspective.
A new year brings many plans, hopes and perhaps even a call to become more balanced in life.  The [...]

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