To raise awareness of global water issues and to raise funds for the Sisters of St. Francis’ Sister Water Project (SWP), the SWP Committee invites you to “Walk for Sister Water” sometime between March 15-22, 2023. How the walk works:…
Behind the Scenes of Convent Life Are you interested in exploring religious life? Here's your chance to spend time with sisters from several communities, visit congregations and hear their stories and ask questions. There will be time for prayer, personal…
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic hiatus, the Dubuque Franciscan Common Venture program is offering several service opportunities in 2023. “BUZZ-by” Quilting Bee/House-Tidying Service Trip, April 22-28, 2023, cost $125 plus $50 for food purchase on site The…
Sister Water Project (SWP) Tanzania Liaison Brian Gilligan led a team of men and women to Tanzania on January 21, 2023, to witness the Sister Water Project and partners Safe Water for Life and Dignity. The team was commissioned at…
On Thursday, January 19, Darkbird Taphouse (7305 Thunder Valley Dr., Peosta, Iowa) will donate all tips to the Sister Water Project. Darkbird is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and has a full menu so lunch and dinner will…
The Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking will present "Confronting Human Trafficking" on January 14, 2023, from 9 AM- 3 PM at Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque. Join us to learn what fuels the DEMAND and what YOU can do to educate…
On Monday, November 22, 12 Dubuque Franciscan Sisters visited with the real-world communications class at Wahlert Catholic High School in Dubuque to share about their lives and ministries. "This exercise in communication and listening allowed our students to encounter a…
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…
