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Catholic Healthcare in America: Franciscan Mission Moving Forward

March 28, 2009

On March 27-28, 2009, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Healthcare Ministry Inc., gathered trustees of its four system organizations for the forum: The Changing Landscape of Healthcare in America: Our Mission Moving Forward. Scott McConnaha, Director of Corporate Relations, organized the education sessions.
Friday’s program included: 

Governing in Changing Times: The Important Role of the Board of Trustees, [...]

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Coat of Arms Reveals Franciscan Legacy

January 28, 2009

Looking carefully at the lower left quadrant of the Catholic Memorial High School, Waukesha, WI, coat of arms, crossed hands of Christ and St. Francis are found. This a reminder of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity’s presence in this place of learning for over fifty years.
On Tuesday of the national observance of Catholic School’s Week, [...]

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On the Road Inspirations

January 26, 2009

It is said that St. Francis spend one third of his time in contemplative prayer, one third of his time living the Gospel [serving others], and another one third of his time going from one place to another. The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Vocation Directors offer the first of a series of ‘On the Road Inspirations’ gleaned from their experiences. Sharings from other travelers are [...]

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Gospel Vision: Franciscans Without Frontiers

January 21, 2009

Brother Vincenzo Brocanelli, OFM, writes in a special 800th anniversary edition Franciscans Without Frontiers:
St. Francis understood that in order to be a true disciple of Jesus he also had to be His witness. The more he advanced in faithful imitation of Christ, the more he became His living image, His impassioned voice, which cried, ‘Love [...]

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From Harley Davidson Welcome to Insignia Ceremony

December 8, 2008

Remember Pam Peasel’s arrival on the Manitowoc shoreline in late August amid the Harley Davidson crowd? Well, time has passed since Pam began her first days with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity.
Today, on a snowy December 8th feast of the Immaculate Conception, in a communal prayer setting, Pam was formally accepted to the Postulancy. This is a time of [...]

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UW Whitewater Students: Guiding Feet into Peace

October 16, 2008

October 12-15, 2008, surrounded by changing maples, and the fall season’s matching multi-colored marigolds and mums, UW Whitewater students promised to take time for personal prayer and to meet with other students for an evening session of group prayer amid their busy lives. Some came off of a weekend of helping with Habitat for Humanity, while [...]

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