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FSPA celebrates 146 years of perpetual adoration

On Aug. 1, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, with affiliates and partners in mission, gathered in Mary of the Angels Chapel at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to celebrate 146 years of perpetual adoration. In turn, 12 women, including Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Grace Ann Schiffer (pictured above), rang the bell to usher in the 147th year of our sacred tradition of prayer. Visit fspa.org to read the story, watch the ceremony, see more pictures and submit a prayer request.

A new era for FSPA-founded health care

In 1983, with just $10,000, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration founded St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Earlier this month, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Marlene Weisenbeck blessed a brand new Mayo Clinic Health Care hospital there, and new doors to innovation and compassion were opened. To get the story and watch local media coverage of the ribbon-cutting event, go to fspa.org.

'Time for another Sister Thea Bowman moment'

"But it is now 2024, and I believe it is time for another Sister Thea Bowman moment to remind the bishops of what we have to offer," declared Father Patrick Winbush during the celebration of Mass at the National Black Sisters' Conference, held jointly with other organizations, in Louisville, Kentucky, in July. Read about the event that celebrated a "new time" for Black Catholicism at globalsistersreport.org.

Sister Nina's Visual Art Experience

Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Nina Shephard is our new featured artist, celebrated as part of FSPA's 175th anniversary of prayer, witness and service in our visual art experience. Watch her video interview (above) and visit fspa.org, where you can read about her ministry of art, view her gallery and experience the works of other FSPA artists as well. Stay tuned for new artists, interviews, stories and galleries as we share them throughout 2024.

Messy Jesus Business

Can we be a prophetic voice with loved ones who don't share our political views? Read contributor Emily Cortina's reflection about it in the Messy Jesus Business blog, "Politics, Prophets, and Family."

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Julie Tydrich, Mary Ann Gschwind and Janet Fischer participated in a planning meeting at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin, many years ago.

Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Ione Nieland competes in a game of corn hole, facilitated by FSPA partner in mission Susan Brown and observed by Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Karen Neuser, during the 2024 St. Rose Summer Olympics at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse in July.

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