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…
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…
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…
Sister Katy Orellana, OSF professed her first vows as a Dubuque Franciscan Sister on Tuesday, June 15, at Mount St. Francis Center in Dubuque. Sisters were witness to Sister Katy's first profession in Francis Chapel and Associates, friends, and family…
The Dubuque Franciscans’ Sister Water Project has completed construction on over 300 wells in Tanzania. As of June 1, 2021, Safe Water for Life and Dignity (SWLD) in Tanzania have installed Sister Water Project (SWP) wells #298, #299, #300, #301,…
The annual Mount St. Francis Employee Appreciation and Recognition dinner was held Wednesday, May 19, at Mount St. Francis Center. Special recognition was given to employees who completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 45 years of service. “Time and…
Philip Chard will speak at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 7, via Zoom on connecting with nature as part of a seven-session, virtual wellness series sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation Center Philip Chard is a psychotherapist,…
The Dubuque Franciscans’ Canticle of Creation Center is presenting a series of seven virtual programs about spiritual and emotional wellness beginning on Monday, March 22. The series’ co-sponsors are the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Lutheran Services in Iowa,…
The Dubuque Franciscan Sisters join Catholic Sisters from 24 congregations in four states this March to launch a yearlong, live-streamed conversation series on the leading social justice issues of our time. Titled “Exploring Intersections: Catholic Sisters on Racism, Migration and…
The Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Canticle of Creation Center and will host a virtual interfaith prayer service titled, “Earth is Our Home” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March…
