Sister Corrine Kutsch, OSF
Sister Corinne (Lorraine) Kutsch died on December 8, 2021 at the age 98. The Rite of Final Committal was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021. A Memorial Mass…
Sister Marla Smith, OSF
Sister Marla (Virginia) Smith, OSF, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the age of 98. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021. Virginia,…
Sister Colane Recker, OSF
Sister Colane (Martinella) Recker, OSF, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at the age of 81. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 pm Monday, December 6, 2021. Livestream of the service can…
Sisters Make Commitment to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform
“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…
Dubuque Franciscans Celebrate Milestone Jubilees
The Dubuque Franciscan Sisters honored their Ruby (40 years), Diamond (60 years), and Double Diamond Jubilarians (70 years) at celebrations in October at Mount St. Francis Center. Sisters Marie Cigrand and Maureen Leach celebrated their Ruby Jubilee (40 years) at…
CoCC Hosts Hope + Harvest Agriculture Series
The Canticle of Creation Center (CoCC), a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis, will network with a diverse group of community members who share a common passion for climate change, agriculture, food insecurity, and addressing racism in a six…
Fr. Dan Horan to present “Spirituality and Justice” Nov. 13
Father Daniel P. Horan OFM, PhD will present, "Spirituality and Justice," which will focus on the topic of his newly released book, “A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege,” from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (with a midday break) via…
Sister Elizabeth Brady, OSF
Sister Elizabeth (Martin) Brady, OSF, died on September 12, 2021, at Clare House. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Clare Chapel. Masks will be required. Livestream of the service can be…
Sister Maureen Smith, OSF
Sister Maureen (Barbara Ann) Smith, OSF, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the age of 85. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Francis House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021.…
Bus Wrap, Billboard Target Human Trafficking
A Jule bus with a strong new message is traversing Dubuque, Iowa, streets. The Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Slavery sponsored the wrap featuring a photo of a lovely young girl to drive home a growing reality: “Not for…
