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Catholic nuns among the last providing migrant aid at California border Mexicali, Mexico | ncronline.org | August 13, 2026 Excerpts from the article: "A year after Global Sisters Report last visited sisters along the San Diego-Mexicali corridor, the shelter — one of...

Sister Audrey Goldschmidt Sister Audrey Goldschmidt, 89, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Monday, August 24, 2026. Audrey Helen Goldschmidt was born on July 22, 1937, in Sleepy Eye,...

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Franciscan sister journeyed to the Arctic. She found a land teeming with life. By Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter | July 23, 2026 With oil drilling threats looming in a federally protected reserve the size of South Carolina, faith leaders hope to reframe the...

Sister Gladys Meindl, OSF Sister Gladys Meindl, 96, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Mary Gertrude Meindl was born on December 9, 1929, in Springfield, MN, to John...

Sister Colleen Waterman, OSF Sister Colleen Waterman, 92, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Monday, July 13, 2026. Sister Colleen Waterman devoted her life to compassionate service through...

Celebrating Diamond Jubile On August 12, 2026, seven members of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, MN, will celebrate their 60th Diamond Jubilee with the Congregation. Standing: Sisters Elaine Frank, Mary Eliot Crowley, Patricia Himmer and Jennifer Corbett....

New Leadership Team Installed The Sisters of Saint Francis, Rochester, MN, held an installation ceremony on Sunday, July 5, 2026, welcoming their new leadership team for 2026-2030: Sister Kathleen Warren, President/Community Minister, and Sisters Charlotte Hesby,...

Sister Jeanette Klein Turns 100! Sister Jeanette’s 100th birthday was celebrated with Sisters and family on May 23, 2026. This monumental event was shared by enjoying cake and treats, heartfelt stories and memories, gratitude and appreciation. Of all current living...

Franciscans in the News On the front page of the April 25, 2026, issue of the Rochester Post-Bulletin: Tiny country made a big impact on our area, by Matthew Stolle. A mention was made of Mother Alfred's Luxembourg roots, and the impact she made to our area, and the...