September 21, 2023 Time: 7:00 p.m. Loras College Alumni Campus Center in Dubuque “Making Peace in Our Polarized Society” presented by International Day of Peace Speaker, Dr. Peter Coleman. This year’s Peace Festival invites us to explore constructive conflict resolution…
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…
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…
Dubuque Franciscan Associates and Sisters were part of a civil rights/service trip from April 16-22, 2023 in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri. Leading the team were Franciscan Associates Chuck and Kathy Glatz. Team members were: Sister Mary Lee Cox and Franciscan Associates Mary…
The Dubuque Franciscan Common Venture program is offering several service opportunities in 2023. Catholic Worker House, Waterloo, IA July 9-15, Cost $100 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Worker House is a faith-based intentional community committed to practicing the Works of…
The annual Mount St. Francis Center (MSFC) Employee Appreciation and Recognition dinner was held Wednesday, April 12, at Shalom Spirituality Center. Special recognition was given to employees who completed 50, 40, 20, 15, 10, and 5 years of service. Employees…
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) website reports that transgender people face discrimination obtaining accurate identification documents such as driver’s licenses and passports. One in 5 trans people report being refused medical care that they need. 78% of trans people…
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:…
