February 2020 News Update

On January 16th, 2020, The Sisters of Saint Francis received an Environmental Achievement Award.  On behalf of The Sisters of Saint Francis, Sister Ramona Miller accepted a copper wire sculpture…

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…

Mayo Clinic Values Council – Sister Jean Keniry was a key person involved in establishing the Mayo Clinic Values Council (MCVC), which began in January 2014 as the successor to…

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,…

From Global Sisters Report – Nov. 5, 2019: As fewer sisters serve in health care, ensuring their charisms will endure by Dan Stockman – The Sisters of St. Francis of…

Global Sisters Report recently published the latest issue of The Life: Sisters are experts in bringing people together, featuring Sister Dawn Nothwehr. Choral Arts Ensemble is hosting a concert to honor the lives…

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:…