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…
Sister Mary Frederick, OSF Sister Mary Frederick, 87, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Saturday, August 31, 2024.…
Sister Maureen Dolan, OSF Sister Maureen Dolan, 89, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Tuesday, August 13,…
Sister Elizabeth Gillis, OSF Sister Elizabeth Gillis, 93, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Sunday, July 28,…