In Memory of Sister Patricia Keefe

Sister Patricia Keefe Sister Patricia Keefe, 80, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, MN, died at Assisi Heights, Sunday, September 11, 2022. Sister Patricia…

Sister Tierney Trueman was interviewed by KAAL-TV on August 22nd: https://www.KAALtv.com/rochester-minnesota-news/a–look–back–at–the–history–of–mayo–clinic/6555888/?cat=10151 Here is another mention of the Sisters of Saint Francis and the Tornado. (They didn’t contact us for information…

Dear Friends, Greetings from the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center! Reapers of the Flame! Dominating the nightly news for weeks on end are the stories of the wildfires that have repainted…

Join Us! Season of Creation Prayer Service Sunday, September 11th  |  6:30 PM This event is part of the global movement for the Season of Creation, an annual month-long season…

Laudato Sí – Statement of Commitment We, Rochester Franciscan Sisters and Cojourners, recognize the great challenges of our Mother Earth and ask, “How can we be Silent?” Mother Alfred Moes…

Mayo Clinic Values Council Pays Tribute to Sister Tierney Trueman Saint Marys Hospital Sponsorship Board was responsible for perpetuating the Franciscan values at Saint Marys Hospital, and safeguarding the principles…

Installation of New Leadership for Sisters of Saint Francis L to R: Sisters JoAnn Chevalier, Marilyn Geiger, Tierney Trueman, Dawn Nothwehr, and Carolina Pardo Jaramillo The new leadership team for…

Hearts of FIRE! Rochester Franciscans at the Franciscan Federation Conference Rochester Franciscan Sisters and Cojourners had “hearts on fire” during the Franciscan Federation Conference in Pittsburgh June 3-6, 2022. Sister…

Sister Ancel Fischer Sister Ancel Fischer, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights, Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Monica Vivian Fischer was…

Shirley Rowley, Cojourner Shirley Rowley died unexpectedly on May 12, 2022; just days before her 22-year-old nephew’s funeral. Shirley said she was “born a Franciscan” because she was delivered by…