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.  

Franciscans in the News Sister Edith Zamboni, a Franciscan who lived a life of adventure, is given a 100th birthday bash – Rochester Post Bulletin article from October 22, 2024.…

Franciscans in the News Assisi Heights working group for Palestinian human rights convenor, Sister Jennifer Corbett, was interviewed by KIMT-TV during a walk for peace in Rochester. She said, “We…

A look back at the 1883 Rochester tornadoes – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.com … Sisters of St. Francis, a congregation that cared for the patients, started St. Marys Hospital.…

Marble pillars, stone statues highlight 70-year-old Assisi Heights convent: Jul. 23—ROCHESTER — The Sisters of St. Francis hoped to see Assisi Heights as a welcoming place. People can drive onto…

The legacy of the Sisters of Saint Francis and the closing of the CST Alumnae Office are referenced in the following article: https://www.winonapost.com/opinion/st-teresa-s-legacy-of-lifelong-learners/article_52cc71ee-2353-11ef-933f-5760f3862193.html Sister Joseph Dempsey was mentioned in this…

May 2024 Update   Sister Alice Thraen was featured in a story on KIMT-TV – “Exploring Assisi Heights.” https://www.kimt.com/news/exploring-assisi-heights/article_fee5c786-fd20-11ee-be7a-bb505120731e.html   Sister Dawn Nothwehr was one of three theologians from the…

Assisi Heights Christmas Event: Lighting the Way to Christmas with St. Francis and the Animals by Jan Manahan With the coming of the Advent season, and a chance to welcome…

Rochester Franciscans were contributors and participants to the opening of the new SEMVA Gallery in the Kahler Grand Hotel, on the lobby level. SEMVA (Southeast Minnesota Visual Artists) hosted an…

Rochester Mayor proclaimed September as ‘Elder Network’ month. Cojourner Mary Doucette founded the Elder Network 35 years ago. She states: “Elder Network will continue to do what it’s doing and…