On October 2, the Dubuque Franciscans commissioned four new Associates: Mary Ann Dorcey, Denise (Neece) Bowyer, Donna Fleming-Alcocer, and Linda Leonard. “The Franciscan Way of Life is a journey for Mary Ann, Nice, Donna, and Linda, and allassociates, sisters,and seekers, who are inspired by Saints Francis and…
Iowa Catholic Sisters and Divine Word College are offering a virtual panel via Zoom titled, “Understanding the Iowa Proposed Gun Amendment” at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 6, to learn more about the proposed constitutional amendment that is on the Iowa…
Briar Cliff University announced recent renovations to the Bishop Mueller Complex baseball facilities on campus in Sioux City, Iowa. During the celebration of the renovations on August 27, 2022, BCU also unveiled that the name of the field would be…
The Dubuque Franciscan Sisters honored their Ruby (40 years), Diamond (60 years), and Double Diamond Jubilarians (70 years) at celebrations on June 18 and 19 at Mount St. Francis Center. The Ruby Jubilarian honored on Saturday, June 18, was Sister…
The annual Mount St. Francis Employee Appreciation and Recognition dinner was held Tuesday, April 19, at Shalom Retreat Center. Special recognition was given to employees who completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 45 years of service. "We are most…
The Dubuque Franciscans stand with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) in support of Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act that will protect and expand the sacred right to vote.…
The Dubuque Area Vocations Association invites single women ages 18-45 to pray the Sunday scripture with other women of faith and Catholic Sisters on Tuesdays, January 25, February 22, and March 29. This online event begins at 7 p.m. To…
The Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking was among five entities recognized by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office on Thursday, January 13 with Outstanding Anti-Trafficking Service Awards. The awards were presented as part of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “I’m…
The Sisters of St. Francis and their sponsored ministries are sponsoring a 4-part Zoom series titled, "Moving Toward Racial Equity." Hear from local community leaders as they respond to racial inequities and offer ways to effect change in our homes,…
“Rooted in the Gospel and in the spirit of Francis and Clare, the Sisters of St. Francis live in right relationship with all creation.” (Mission Statement). Therefore, we, the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa, and our Associates, publicly…
