Sister Judine Klein, OSF Sister Judine Klein, 96, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Thursday, February 13, 2025.…

Sisters Tierney Trueman, Sister Alice Thraen and Groundskeepter Paul Tshumper were interviewed by KTTC-TV regarding ecological practices at Assisi Heights. To view: https://www.kttc.com/2025/02/01/sisters-assisi-heights-continue-harness-solar-energy/

STATEMENT ON IMMIGRATION As Rochester, MN Franciscan Sisters and Cojourners, compelled by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and recognizing the inherent dignity of each person as a child of God,…

Sister Bernadette Servaty, OSF Sister Bernadette Servaty, 103, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Saturday, January 18, 2025.…

Sister Jutta Gleichauf Sister Jutta Gleichauf, 97, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Sister…

Franciscans in the News:   Jane Campion, a visionary who made Rochester a better place but avoided the limelight, dies at 94. Click Here to view a pdf version.  

A Message to Carry into the Holidays COMPASSIONATE ROCHESTER Rochesterfest 2024 Cathy Ashton arranged for local storytellers to share their personal stories of compassion during an event at Rochesterfest 2024.…

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…