Upcoming Events at the Canticle of Creation Center
...accompanied by an adult. July 23, 2019 – Every Day is Earth Day Movie Nite: “Paris to Pittsburgh,” 6:30 p.m. This documentary brings to life the impassioned efforts of individuals...
Sisters & Associates Attend AFC in St. Louis June 9-12
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...
DBQ OSFs Affirm Statement on Voting Integrity by LCWR
The Dubuque Franciscans stand with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) in support of Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis...
Sr. Pat Farrell Gives Keynote Address at Annual LCWR Assembly
Sr. Pat Farrell, OSF, gave the final keynote address at the annual Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly in Atlanta August 9-13. Sister Pat is a past president of LCWR....
Sr. Helen Huewe Receives 2019 Matthew 25 Award
...Opening Doors has served more than 3,400 homeless women and children. Sister Helen has leant her expertise and aid to a number of worthy causes over the years. In 2003,...
Bus Wrap, Billboard Target Human Trafficking
...young girl to drive home a growing reality: “Not for Sale: Stop Human Trafficking.” It includes the national hotline number: 888-373-7888. The wrapped bus will spread this message for the...
Coalition of Sisters, Lay People Lead Anti-Trafficking Effort in DBQ Area
...of a camper waving her hands for help. “Since truckers have been educated on trafficking, he observed what was going on, called the trafficking hotline with the license plate number...
Fr. Dan Horan to present “Spirituality and Justice” Nov. 13
...United States and abroad; serves on a number of university, academic, and publication editorial boards, including the St. Bonaventure University Board of Trustees and the Franciscan School of Theology Board...
Sister Innocence Tsung, OSF
...visit her niece, nephew, and cousins. Sister retired to Mount St. Francis in 2000 and moved to Holy Family Hall in 2008. If our wealth is measured by the number...
Sister Water Project Seeks Volunteers for Service Trip
...is expected to be $1,500—which may vary depending on the number of participants. The service trip fee includes round trip travel (ground and air from Dubuque to Honduras), food, and...
