"To make a pilgrimage is to surrender to a place until it changes you," shares Sister Laura Nettles. "We knew that to honor her [Sister Thea Bowman] holiness meant finally confronting the painful truths she had always compelled us to see."

PBS Wisconsin shared a story regarding the land transfer between the FSPA and the Native Tribe, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wh...

Over 100 community members joined us for Desperate Journeys, an interactive training for community members to learn about families in migration. We are grateful to have partnered with La Crosse Habitat, Couleecap, Inc. and Franciscan Spirituality Center. www.wxow.com/news/la-cros...

“Continued spills along the pipeline’s route through Wisconsin are a real threat.” — Sister Georgia Christensen.

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: On the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, join our virtual prayer service to remember lives lost & commit to a nuclear-free world. Catholic sisters will lead this event on August 6 at 6 p.m. Central. Let us unite in meaningful prayer and commit to peace.

Sweet moments at St. Rose with sisters and affiliates! 🐝🍯FSPA affiliates Meg and Priamo Paulino shared their beekeeping skills by demonstrating honey extraction collected from the beehives at St. Joseph's Ridge.

Sister Julia Walsh recently traveled to Rome, Italy for Hope 2025, a global gathering of Catholic Sisters, where she met and interviewed Nancy Uelmen from Gen Verde!

This month, we're featuring "Five Peso Treasure", a poem by Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Linda Mershon, written during her time in Mexico with the GATE program. A single moment of pure humanity on the train became a lasting memory for Sister Linda.

"This wasn't just about economic justice; we recognize our partners in mission serving on staff are gold. We advocated for livable wages, and we wanted it to start at home."—Sister Sue Ernster. Read "FSPA's 'Fight for $15' Compensation Project" in A Matter of Spirit, p. 10. issuu.com/ipjc/docs/a_...

"As Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman encouraged in her address to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 1989, the church must be a prophetic voice"

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Sister Julia Walsh appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio to share her excitement about Pope Leo XIV. 🎙️ Fun fact: Pope Leo XIV and Sister Julia are both graduates from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL! 🎓 Tune in at the 5:50 mark to hear her segment. www.wpr.org/shows/wiscon...

Be sure to catch ABC World News Tonight with David Muir! FSPA President Sister Sue Ernster reached out to let us know that she and Sister Joanne Schatzlein, a Sister of St. Francis of Assisi, were interviewed today in Rome. Their interview should air tonight!

“We are blessed to have a pope who is of the people, for the people and with the people." Sister Sue Ernster www.fspa.org/news/fspa-jo...

"I told her [Sister Marguerite Bruening] that our Kuemper teachers are working hard to continue her tradition — and her FSPA tradition — of their education ministry." — John Steffes President of Kuemper Catholic Schools. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!🍎👩‍🏫 carrollspaper.com/news/the-pat...

Happy Affiliate Week! FSPA affiliates live all over the country, and after completing their discernment are invited to be part of a companion community (either virtually or in-person) to continue to support their growth, relationships and connections to the wider FSPA community.

As Franciscans worldwide commemorate 800 years of "The Canticle of the Creatures," Sister Eloise Nees is honored as April's Poet of the Month for her poem, "Canticle of the Seasons." Shared in loving memory of Sister Eloise, her words remind us to find the sacred in every season. 🌿☀️🍂❄️

Happy Affiliate Week! This week, we're honoring all who are part of our FSPA Affiliation program. Affiliates, unlike members of the FSPA congregation, do not make religious vows; rather, they make a commitment to be people of the Gospel through their daily lives and actions.

Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Sue Ernster is pictured among women religious who met Pope Francis in 2024 and now share the loss felt, both internationally and personally, with his death.

Sister Katie Mitchell attended a memorial at Holy Name Cathedral to honor her hero, Pope Francis: "Pope Francis had been her hero for years and she is grateful for what he gave to the world as pontiff."

Sister Sarah Hennessey shares that FSPA is "hopeful that the next pope 'can continue to speak to the needs of the world,' and lift up hope, joy, and love."

As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, Sister Sarah Hennessey shares why he was known and loved as "The People's Pope." www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2...

"Today we mourn the loss of Pope Francis. We are grateful for his humble leadership. We pray for him as his words and actions continue to teach us how to live with mercy and hope."- Sister Sue Ernster We'll gather at Mass today at 11 a.m. (CST) to pray for and remember our Pope.

Nearly 300 gathered at The Catholic University of America for the first Sister Thea Bowman conference. Sister Sue Ernster shared Sister Thea’s courageous entrance into religious life in the 1950s as the only Black member of her community.

This year, we celebrate 160 years of Mother Antonia Herb's promise—to establish Perpetual Adoration and build a chapel as beautiful as their means would allow. Now, as spring chapel tours resume, all are invited to step into history and experience the living presence of Mary of the Angels Chapel. ✨

"Grief is so varied, and unique, but I think the people (who come to her for counsel) often experience God as presence, as the God who won’t go away." - Sister Sarah Hennessey. religionunplugged.com/news/2025/3/...

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman. She taught us to celebrate the beauty of our differences, reminding us: "If I begin to believe that we are all alike, look at what I'm going to miss: the richness, beauty, wholeness and harmony of what God created." 🙏

Please listen to this interview of Elena Segura!! And subscribe to Messy Jesus Business! 😀💒 messyjesusbusiness.com/2025/03/27/e...

Escucha Mi Voz is standing up for immigrant families by supporting them at immigration check-ins, recently mobilizing over 100 community members to accompany Reina Marroquin and her two children. Showing that showing up matters! 🤝❤️ www.thegazette.com/national-pol...

This Messy Jesus Business blog post is SO GOOD! messyjesusbusiness.com/2025/03/20/g...

Sister Lucille Winnike, who provides retreat and spiritual direction at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, gives thanks to our donors for supporting ecology, spirituality and holistic health for the enhancement of your relationships with with all.

Experience the peace of prayer in the Adoration Chapel as we celebrate 160 years of perpetual adoration. Click the link in the comments to read, "Holding the world in prayer: A ministry of intentions."

"With her dynamic personality, world-class voice and brilliant mind, Sister Thea Bowman was a powerful witness for Black Catholics in the United States and abroad." theleaven.org/women-religi...

This year, we celebrate 160 years of perpetual adoration, a legacy started by Mother Antonia Herb's promise in 1865. From a humble sanctuary light made out of lard and tissue paper to continuous prayer for the world, this commitment has sparked a tradtion lasting generations.

Have you ever thought of religious life, #LikeaCatholicSister? Sister Eileen McKenzie (middle) works with Kino Border Initiative. She says, “I am accompanied by people who leave behind all they know with hope of finding what they need, people who are dedicated to radical hospitality & advocacy."

"If we have faith, hope, and love, we can pass it on. If we work together, we can create a new heaven and ease life for each other." #TheaBowman #TremendousLight #AssisiProjectPodcast assisiproject.com

Have you ever thought about religious life, #likeacatholicsister? Sister @juliafspa.bsky.social shares the messiness of Gospel living at Messy Jesus Business! She recently recorded a live podcast with Lisa Hendey that will air soon. Visit messyjesusbusiness.com to subscribe!

"Some people still think they're just these little old nuns in habits that just kneel and pray. But they're also breaking barriers, leading institutions and working for social justice... These stories are a reminder that sisters are out there doing good."

Walking with migrants as a Department of Justice accredited representative globalsistersreport.org/node/295301 via @sistersreport.bsky.social

Remembering Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Arita Dopkins as March's Poet of the Month. Her poem, "Ash Wednesday's Hope," reflects on remembrance, sacrifice and renewal. Her words continue to inpsire.

Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Julia Walsh is honored as February's Poet of the Month. 🌟Gazing at Creation🌟 Explore more of Sister Julia's work on her blog and podcast, Messy Jesus Business. messyjesusbusiness.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

I get to record a Messy Jesus Business podcast interview of @lisahendey.bsky.social at #RECongress It will happen on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration booth #173 in the Anaheim Convention Center! YAY Details: messyjesusbusiness.com/2025/02/13/m...

"Beautiful brown!" 🤎 This Francis comic reminds us of the beauty in our diversity.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we rejoice in the life and legacy of Sister Thea Bowman, a woman of deep faith, bold witness and joyful service. In her 1989 address to the U.S. Catholic Bishops, she shared these words:

@juliafspa.bsky.social invited us to check out this space, so here we are!