Dubuque Franciscan Associates and members of our Franciscan Way of Life program gathered at the Mustard Seed Farm in Ames, Iowa, on September 2. The Mustard Seed Community Farm is a Catholic Worker Farm dedicated to sustainable, simple living, love…
Sister Jane (Victor) Hosch, OSF, died Monday, September 4, 2023 at the age of 89. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023. Masks…
Sister Madonna (Edward Mary) Lang, OSF died Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 85. The Rite of Final Committal will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28,…
The Tri-State Area Women Religious invited community members, friends, and family for free, fun and engaging concerts focusing on care for the earth. The interactive concerts were titled "Songs and Stories with Earth Mama" and were held on August 6th and…
Sister Ella (Mildred) Groetken, OSF, died Saturday, July 15 at the age of 88. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 followed by burial…
Sister Beverly (Owen) Eichler, OSF, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the age of 90. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2023. Masks…
The Dubuque Franciscan Sisters honored their Diamond (60 years) and Double Diamond Jubilarians (70 years) at celebrations June 17 and 18 at Mount St. Francis Center. Diamond Jubilarians honored were:Sisters Bertha Bonert, Shirley Fineran, Kay Forkenbrock, Sally Frommelt, Rita Goedken,…
Five Dubuque Franciscan Sisters and Associates attended the Annual Franciscan Federation Conference (AFC) June 9-12 in St. Louis, Missouri. Attending the 4-day gathering were Sister Shell Balek and Franciscan Associates Nancy Knipper, Shelle Watters, Dave and Jane Heiar. The theme…
Sister Katy Orellana renewed her vows at a Liturgy at Mount St. Francis Center on Monday, June 12. "Today we celebrate Katy’s renewed 'yes' to continue on this journey of religious life with us," said Sister Sarah Kohles in her…
Sister Mildred (Eloise) Nachtman, OSF, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at the age of 89. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023. Masks…
