A team of six volunteers traveled to Gracias in Honduras, with the Franciscan Common Venture (FCV) Program from November 19-27, 2016. The team helped the local faith community construct a much needed parish center. Team members were Dan Shea, Marion,…
By Jessi Russo, Communications Director On a Friday night out with her girlfriends Erin McGrane of Cedar Falls asked her friends to let her know of any mission trips they might hear of. Two days later she spotted a flyer…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Briar Cliff University held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 2 for the new Sisters of Saint Francis Prayer and Reflection Garden on campus. Located between Heelan Hall and the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace, the peaceful…
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Family commend to your charity the soul of their beloved Sister Ramona Colling, OSF, who was born, January 15, 1921 and departed this life October 3, 2016 in the 73rd year of her religious life. Valeria Colling…
On Saturday, September 24, the Dubuque Franciscans hosted the Sister Water Project Walk at Mount St. Francis. The walk was held to show solidarity for the 14 service team members who traveled to Honduras with the Sister Water Project on…
The Dubuque Franciscans sent a team of 14 volunteers to Honduras with the Sister Water Project on Saturday, September 24. Volunteers for the service trip are: Tyla Cole, Rachel Dancer, Brian Gilligan, Sam Gilligan, Steve Kennedy, Zachary Little, Pastor Heidi…
During her reflection at the Mass celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Dubuque Franciscan Associates on September 10, Lisa Schmidt admitted she made a mistake. “We are actually celebrating 31 years of the Franciscan Associate relationship,” she said to those gathered in…
Sister Julie Coyne, OSF, was born February 8, 1937 and departed this life August 24, 2016 in the 60th year of her religious life. Julie Coyne was born in Anthon, Iowa, to her parents Thomas J. Coyne and Emma (Dixon)…
Sr. Pat Farrell, OSF, gave the final keynote address at the annual Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly in Atlanta August 9-13. Sister Pat is a past president of LCWR. Sr. Pat shared her personal experience with contemplation and leadership.…
Sisters Mary Clare O'Toole, Carol Hemesath, and Marian Klostermann received a 2016 Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Terry E. Branstad during a special recognition ceremony held in June in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Sisters Carol, Mary Clare, and Marian were acknowledged…
