DBQ Franciscans Affirm LCWR Statement on Violence
...of Women Religious (LCWR) joins with the world in praying for peace after witnessing the violence and lawlessness yesterday in our nation’s capital. We are deeply concerned about the state...
Sister Pat Farrell Pens Essay for Book on Pope Francis
...said Sister Pat. The words that the authors reflected on reveal more about Francis, his ministry and priorities, and their significance to the church, the world, and the lives of...
Sister Water Committee Unveils Speaker’s Bureau
The Sisters of St. Francis’ Sister Water Committee believes it’s important to educate the community on the importance of safe water and how serious the world’s water crisis is. To...
Charism Team Creates Advent Reflection Videos
...your life. The first week explores the he Advent theme of HOPE and how we can be HOPE in today’s world: https://youtu.be/9RpJC8RuE6M. Music: Light and Song by Will Ackerman, from...
2017 Common Venture Program Seeks Volunteers
...to other walks of life in God’s world and how everyone needs to care and keep each other in prayer,” said 2016 Common Venture Volunteer Mindi McDermott of her time...
Sisters Plant Peace Pole in Washington Park
...a peace pole is planted, it links that community with people all over the world who have planted Peace Poles in the same spirit of peace. The message May Peace...
Sisters Co-sponsor Film in DBQ January 18
...Q&A to follow. “I Am Still Here” shows some of the difficulties in combating the fastest-growing illegal enterprise in the world: the child sex-slave industry. Starring Johnny Rey Diaz (Hawaii...
Sister Water Project Video Wins National Award
...for “light” or “candle,” was chosen for the name of the award to highlight “fundraisers doing God’s work in the world, holding the light set as example for Catholic fundraising...
