Sisters are active throughout the year, but for one week, March 8-14, the spotlight is on women religious.     A message received from Suzanne Leaf-Brock: “To me, the Sisters are…

Justice and Peace Ministries – Statements of Commitment Climate Change Working Group Laudato Sí – Statement of Commitment We, Rochester Franciscan Sisters and Cojourners, recognize the great challenges of our…

Sister Martha Ann McGinnis (Sister Martel), 85, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, MN, died at Assisi Heights, January 17, 2020.   Martha Ann…

Sister Judith (Judy) Chiodo (Sister Olivia), 79, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, MN, died at Assisi Heights, December 23, 2019. Judith Concetta Marie…

Pope Francis has written an Apostolic Letter on the meaning and importance of the nativity scene. He signed the Letter during his recent visit to the Italian town of Greccio.…

Take a Tour! Come view the beautiful holiday decorations! To make your reservations for a tour, call 507-282-7441. There is no charge for the tour, however donations are welcomed and appreciated!…

Sister Margaret Clare Style (Sister Alacoque), 101, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, MN, died at Assisi Heights, November 19, 2019. Margaret Clare Style,…

On Sunday, October 6, 2019, five individuals were received as Cojourners with the Sisters of Saint Francis, Rochester, MN.  Shown in the photo, from left to right, are new Cojourners:…

‘We Are Forward Thinkers’: Rochester’s Sisters Of St. Francis On Cutting Edge Of Conservation This summer, Liz Collin, reporter from WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities, visited Assisi Heights to learn…

From ABC-6 News: Sister Ramona Miller interview with Betsy Singer on 7/29/19 – “The Jeremiah Program started in the Twin Cities as a way to get single mothers out of…