What Matters To Me
Sister Meg Earsley, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and Overseas Missioner in formation, reflects on the interconnectedness, beauty, and diversity of God's creation in relation to her calling as a sister.

"For as long as I can remember, I've felt passionate about inclusion. Perhaps it was connected to the loneliness I experienced in grade school or, more likely, it was because of the attention my mother gave to people others may not have time for. Whatever the reason, I have grown up seeing beauty in diversity and in marveling at the uniqueness of each person."

Read "What matters to me: from inclusion, to dignity, to family" written by Sister Meg Earsley and published by Franciscan Mission Service.
How to talk to family about your vocation
"A family can see it as a great blessing for a son or daughter to be called to religious life. They can also consider it a threat—or perhaps they find themselves with mixed emotions. If you think God is calling you to be a member of a religious community, but your parents or others are dubious, here are insights for your conversations with them."

Read "How to talk to family about your vocation" written by Father Andrew Hofer and published by Vision Vocation Network.
Upcoming Events for Discerning Women
Virtual Adoration and Mass: Every Friday

Friday, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CT

Discerning women are invited to join FSPA for virtual adoration live from the Adoration Chapel located inside St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Virtual Adoration will pause at 11 a.m. and Mass will stream live from Mary of the Angels Chapel. Virtual Adoration will resume again after Mass.
Chicago's Got Sisters - Virtual Event

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 | 2-5 p.m. CT via Zoom

The Fall 2021 “Chicago’s Got Sisters - Virtual Event” schedule will include:
- a talk on discerning God's will, time for prayer and reflection,
- brief introductions to a diverse group of Sister's communities and charisms
- and breakout room time to share questions & answers.

All single Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 40 are invited to join!
Contact Sister Jess Lambert at [email protected] for more information.
Franciscan Justice Circles: Seeking Justice Through Franciscan Action

Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 | 6-7 p.m. CT or
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 | 12-1 p.m. CT

Are you looking to take actions that address the root causes of injustice in our society? Would you like to deepen your spirituality and grow in Franciscan values? Then joining a Franciscan Justice Circle is for you.

FSPA Affiliation is collaborating with the Franciscan Action Network Justice
Circles to co-host interest meetings [virtually, via Zoom] and all are welcome to come and see!
Praying With Sisters

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2021 | 7 p.m. CT
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 | 7 p.m. CT

Pray the Sunday scripture with Catholic Sisters and other women of faith on the last Tuesday of the
month at 7 p.m. Central.

This online event, hosted by the Dubuque Area Vocation Association (DAVA), is designed for single women between the ages of 18 and 45.

for more information.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration | Formation | 888-683-3772 | discerning@fspa.org