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!
“To me, living the Gospel is taking the words of the day’s Gospel and putting into practice throughout the day. The words are there for us to follow.”
On November 30, 2016, Sister Mariarthur celebrated her 100th birthday. She is the second of three Joliet Franciscan Sisters who have (or will) celebrate their 100th birthday in a span of 10 months! To read more about Sister Mariarthur’s special day, please click on Sister Mariarthur.
January is Human Trafficking Month. Following is a Prayer to End Human Trafficking. God of hope and peace, touch our hearts and energize our efforts in abolishing this crime against humanity so that every victim is freed and every survivor’s life rekindled. You blessed St. Josephine Bakhita of Sudan with mercy and resilience. May her […]
Sister Jeanne Bessette, OSF, Ed.D., president of De Paul Cristo Rey High School in Cincinnati, has been recognized as a member of “The Women of Influence Award Class of 2016.” The Women of Influence Award honors leading women in the Greater Cincinnati region who have helped shape the success of their organizations. These women have […]
“The Joliet Franciscan Magazine” is here! Formerly called Confiança, the new The Joliet Franciscan is hot of the press. We hope you will like the new format. In this new edition, you will find an article on Sr. Mary Franz’s 100th birthday. You’ll also read about the installation of our new Central Administration; get to […]