Sister Martha Eckstein has retired after ministering for over 50 years in the classroom. She spent her last 15 years at Assumption Academy in Broadview Heights, located near Cleveland, Ohio. She was honored at the schools’ last assembly for the 2016-2017 school year. Mrs. Joanne LoPresti spoke of Sister Martha’s service to the school and […]
A classroom at the University of St. Francis’ St. Clare Campus in Guardian Angel Hall, was recently dedicated in honor of Sr. Marlene Ambrose, thanks to the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Dollinger. The recently renovated classroom contains state-of-the-art equipment which is used by the students in the Leech College of Nursing. Ed Dollinger, […]
On June 24, 2017, fourteen Joliet Franciscan Sisters celebrated their jubilee at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. To read more about this celebration, please click on Jubilee-2017
When I came to the Joliet Franciscan community I was looking forward to being part of the joyful group I had come to know when these sisters were my teachers in elementary school. Also, because I had always wanted to be a teacher from the time I was a child, I felt that this teaching […]
On May 3, Sister Elaine Kerscher took her oath of office as a member of the Joliet Franciscan Sisters Governing Board during the Eucharistic Celebration in the chapel at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. In front of her Sisters who were present, Sister Elaine took the oath she had written promising to serve her […]
Everyone is called by God to know Him, love Him, and serve Him in a unique way. I had to discover my unique way. And now I can see how it continues to unfold in my life in community. Reflecting on my personal vocation story renews my dedication and my sense of purpose in life. […]
The 5th Annual Afternoon Tea took place at the Jacob Henry Mansion on May 7, 2017. Over 150 women participated and enjoyed the pageantry of being at the Mansion, the delicious food and lively entertainment. We are very grateful to our Tea committee, our sponsors and of course all the women who brought donations of […]
Sister Barbara spoke at the April 12th Prayer Breakfast on “Nothing Can Make God Stop Loving Us. Among the things she reminded us is that God is love and that each and every one of us is loved. She went on to say, “As we approach Holy Week, this is the time we focus on […]
Sister Marie Schramko is our third centenarian, who in a span of ten months, celebrated a birthday at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. To read more about Sister Marie’s birthday, please click on Sister Marie Schramko. May God continue to bless you, Sister Marie!