December 2023 News Update

Assisi Heights Christmas Event: Lighting the Way to Christmas with St. Francis and the Animals by Jan Manahan With the coming of the Advent season, and a chance to welcome…

Rochester Franciscans were contributors and participants to the opening of the new SEMVA Gallery in the Kahler Grand Hotel, on the lobby level. SEMVA (Southeast Minnesota Visual Artists) hosted an…

Rochester Franciscans Statement on the Situation in the Mideast October 20, 2023 ISRAEL/PALESTINIAN REALITY The violent attack of Hamas on Israel, the retaliation of Israel on Gaza, and the escalating…

Rochester Mayor proclaimed September as ‘Elder Network’ month. Cojourner Mary Doucette founded the Elder Network 35 years ago. She states: “Elder Network will continue to do what it’s doing and…

The Sisters of Saint Francis Invite You to a Land Acknowledgment Ceremony October 5, 2023 | 6:30pm | Assisi Heights, Rochester, MN The public is invited. No charge to attend. The…

Sister M. Severina Caron, OSF Sister M. Severina Caron, 98, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Friday, September…

The Season of Creation is an annual month-long season when Christian communities pray and act to protect creation.  CLICK HERE FOR THE INTRODUCTION: https://conta.cc/3L5CKOr Daily Prayers and Reflections: (Note: these…

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The Rochester Cyclone of Aug. 21, 1883 – MinnPost – The night of the storm, injured people were taken to the Mayo office, the Buck Hotel, city hall, and the…

Bow hunting season for deer is September 16-December 31, 2023. For safety purposes, under no circumstances is hiking allowed in the wooded areas at Assisi Heights during this period. Thank…