Many messages of condolences have been received from Franciscan leaders and friends following the announcement of Sister Eleanor Granger’s death. In an extensive mailing from the Franciscan Federation office, they…

The August edition of St. Anthony Messenger features Sister Joan Brown in the story, “A Champion of Stewardship.” Click on the following link and scroll to page 12: https://issuu.com/franciscanmedia/docs/my_current_issue Sister…

Sister Ramona Miller’s statement on behalf of the Congregation regarding the Derek Chauvin trial verdict was published on page 12 of The Courier, May 2021. Announcing the publication of “Needle…

Joan Brown was interviewed by “A Nun’s Life” on the topic of Earth Day. To view, here’s the link to watch the podcast on “A Nun’s Life” website: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf045-Sister-Joan-Brown-OSF This…

Franciscans in the News This article references the author’s mentor, the late Msgr. John Tracy Ellis, who taught at the College of St. Teresa in Winona, Minnesota at one time:…

Years ago, Sister Dominique Pisciotta started a food program in Colorado Springs, which now serves the hungry throughout Southern Colorado, and employs 40 people and hundreds of volunteers. The current…

What’s up at the Heights? Christmas at Assisi Heights – Arrangements were made for the Rochester area Sisters to receive Eucharist and/or a Christmas dinner at Assisi Heights. Sister Karen…

The following letter appeared in the Rochester Post-Bulletin on October 31, 2020: Original signers include: Sisters Patricia Keefe, Kate Minar, Mary Kay Flanigan, Lorraine Doherty, Dorothy Hansen, Mary Goergen, Lorraine…

Franciscans in the News Sister Ramona Miller was invited to provide a presentation for the Feast of Saint Francis for the website, “Catholic Women Preach.” Here’s a link to view…

Franciscans in the News Sister Dawn Nothwehr contributed to the article in the April 27, 2020 issue of Global Sisters Report: With congregation-wide commitments, sisters are active in sustainable living.…