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Happy Birthday Rio de Janeiro by Osmar Shineidr

January 1, 2009

Providing a complimentary vision of January in the southern hemisphere, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity focus on  this breathtaking photo by Osmar Shineidr.

I really don’t have much to say about the picture, it’s just a representation to the immense love I have for my city, with the many aspects that makes it beautiful: the religions, our [...]

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Eye-Witness Reporting from St. Clare Convent, Manitowoc, WI

January 1, 2009

Mary Hennessy was born May 11, 1872 in Wexford, Ireland. After growing up in Ironwood, MI, Mary entered the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity at age 25 in 1898. Sister Clarence was professed in 1900.
Sister Clarence is an eye witness to all that happened in the first 40 years of Holy Family Hospital (now Holy [...]

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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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Called to Be Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Hawaii Mission Part Three

August 21, 2008

Gain more insights into the goodness of the Kauai, HI island folk of  St. Theresa Parish and the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity who live and serve with them.
All of the major Hawaiian islands have Lei Day festivals. Don’t miss the scenes from the children’s May Day Program that celebrates Lei Day.
Keith Warner OFM offers a reflection on what it means to follow [...]

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Near the Roar of Lake Superior at Baraga’s Marquette

August 17, 2008

In his trilogy of novels Tyler Tichelaar describes generations of people who have followed their dreams to the town of Marquette, MI “where the roar of Lake Superior, mountains of snow and sandstone architecture inspire.” Historically, Marquette is the hallowed resting place of saintly Bishop Frederic Baraga who died on January 18, 1868. Known affectionately as the snowshoe priest and the Apostle [...]

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