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 at Assisi Heights  ~Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024~ Christmas Carols begin at 6:00pm, and the Mass is at 6:30pm. If you are unable to join us…

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 –…

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.…

Sister Avis Schons Sister Avis Schons, 85, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Avis…

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…