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Responding to the needs of our times
We are often asked, "Where are the Sisters  nowadays?"  Our Sisters, six of whom are in their 90s, continue to joyfully live our mission which asks each of us to "compassionately respond to the needs of our times through education, healing and related ministries that uphold human dignity, pursue peace, and promote Gospel justice." Our Sisters and Associates are active in a variety of ministries. More ...

Sisters part of photo exhibit
Five Sisters are to be featured in an exhibit titled, "Women Over 90 Project." Green Bay photographer Kara Counard is hosting a photo/story exhibit highlighting the lives of women in this area. Her work will be on display during June at The Art Garage, 1409 Main St., Green Bay. The opening reception will be 6-9 pm Thursday, June 7, in the front gallery.  More ...

Sister's YouTube videos awarded
Sister Elise Cholewinski is spreading the teachings of our faith on YouTube. Her short weekly segments, titled "Early Morning Catechism," have earned her a grant from the Diocese of Green Bay as part of its annual "Faith in Our Future" program for adult education.  Sister Elise says the grant will be used to purchase a camcorder (instead of using a borrowed one) and to provide a small stipend to a volunteer.

Sister and Parish work for African water well
Sister Joanne Goessl, pastoral assocate at St. Mary Parish in Appleton, was part of the parish's initiative to build a well in the West African village of Saaba. Prior to the construction of the well, women and girls walked 10 to 15 miles one way to a water reservoir. The new well is outside Saaba and serves several surrounding villages. The well effort is part of the parish's commitment to ensure it is working toward systemic change both locally and globally.

Franciscan spirituality in the life of a lay person
If there is one thing Deacon Paul Umentum wants people to know about St. Francis it is this: St. Francis leads us to a deeper relationship with Christ. More ...

'Learn From Me, Not Just About Me'
Not long ago, a potential employer told Melissa Schultz, a young woman diagnosed just a few years ago with spinocerebellar ataxia type II, she was a "walking worker's comp claim." Another young woman, Stephanie Birmingham, has used a wheelchair since the age of 3 because of her condition called osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic defect that causes bones to be deformed or to break easily. More ...

Letters offer hope, inspiration to Sisters and inmates
While Lent is a formal time within the Church year to focus on turning our lives over to Christ, conversion experiences are being shared throughout the year between Sisters, Associates, ex-offenders, and death row inmates. More ...

Prison Ministries provide care to families and hope to perpetrators
Five leaders from faith-based prison and after-prison ministries conducted a Prison Ministry Workshop at the Motherhouse for the Sisters and Associates. All expressed the need to help offenders, ex-offenders and their families in a time of shrinking resources.  More ...

Welcoming the New Roman Missal
Sister Ann Rehrauer, Director of Evangelization, Living Justice and Worship for the Diocese of Green Bay, has worked for the last year to help pastors and parish leaders prepare for the new Roman Missal (official prayers of the Church). We asked her what's the key to it all. More ...

Serving the Hungry During the Holidays and Year-Round
From food pantries to homeless shelters, Sisters are involved in numerous ministries that help to feed others.  More ...

Young women are invited to 'Opening Doors' weekend
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross are inviting women 18-30 years old to spend a weekend experiencing life as a Sister. More ...

One person will enter the Lay Associate relationship with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross while nine Lay Associates will renew their commitment to the religious community during a special prayer service on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Sisters' Motherhouse in Green Bay. More ...