In Memory of Sister Jutta Gleichauf

Sister Jutta Gleichauf Sister Jutta Gleichauf, 97, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Sister…

Join Us for Christmas Tours at Assisi Heights  Call 507-282-7441 to make reservations. Friday,  December 27:  2:00 pm Saturday, December 28:  1:30 pm Monday,  December 30:  2:00 pm and 6:30…

Franciscans in the News:   Jane Campion, a visionary who made Rochester a better place but avoided the limelight, dies at 94. Click Here to view a pdf version.  

A Message to Carry into the Holidays COMPASSIONATE ROCHESTER Rochesterfest 2024 Cathy Ashton arranged for local storytellers to share their personal stories of compassion during an event at Rochesterfest 2024.…

WHY THE STRANGER?  Advent Message on the Fence “Welcome the Stranger” In the Bible there are several words to define this person: 1) Greek – Allotrios; stranger; 2) Hebrew –…