In Memory of Sister Ellen Whelan

Sister Ellen Whelan, Ph.D.          Sister Ellen Whelan, 91, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights, on…

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…

Season of Creation Prayer Service Held on Wednesday, September 1st This event is part of the global movement for the Season of Creation, an annual month-long season when Christian communities…

Sister Eleanor Granger              Sister Eleanor Granger, 83, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died unexpectedly at Assisi…

DIAMOND JUBILEES! Left: Sisters Bernadine Jax and Joyce Stemper (standing) along with Avis Schons and Rosemary Zemler (seated) celebrated their Diamond Jubilee (60 years) on June 17, 2021, which was…

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…

Marcia Boatwright, Cojourner            Marcia Ellen Boatwright, Cojourner, passed away on July 1, 2021, at her home in Apple Valley, with her family at her side.…

Sister Kay Rundquist                 Sister Kay Rundquist, 82, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi…

Sister Marcan Freking, OSF                  Sister Marcan Freking, 96, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights, on June 23, 2021. Bernadine…

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…