With our whole being, in Relationship, Gospel Living and Unity in Diversity, may we give witness to the goodness that is all around us.

Gathering in Ashland, Wisconsin, on June 4, 2024, to oppose Line 5 reroute project. (Credit: Indian Country Today)

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration has released a statement on the Line 5 Reroute Challenge by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Midwest Environmental Advocates, Clean Wisconsin and others, addressing the approval of the proposal to reroute the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline. "... we must honor the rights of the Bad River Band," says Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Georgia Christensen. "... it is unacceptable to violate water quality standards and resources for all." Read the statement and learn more about the environmental crisis threatening the Bad River Band and care for all creation at fspa.org.

Sisters Laura Nettles and Julia Walsh in Rome, Italy

Along with nearly 200 Catholic women religious in Rome, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Laura Nettles and Julia Walsh participated in HOPE 2025, an invitational event held in celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope, focused on the future of religious life and leadership in the Church. "The entire experience deepened my love of Catholic religious life," shares Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Julia Walsh, "and strengthened my commitment to the beautiful and complex Catholic Church." Read more about the gathering and Sister Julia's reflection at fspa.org.

In remembrance of the suffering of the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, bombed on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945, FSPA co-sponsored a prayer vigil, bringing together people of faith for prayerful reflection and shared commitment to peace. Join us in the power of prayer: Watch the video and visit fspa.org, where you'll find additional resources that include PowerPoint slides and a resource guide.

How has Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Therese Wolf navigated life with significant hearing loss to serve as the first LPN in the FSPA community in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and in diocesan pastoral ministry with the Deaf community in Madison, Wisconsin? “Trust in the Providence of God," she says, "and learn to adjust.” Experience Sister Therese’s wisdom story and tap into wells of insight from other sisters at fspa.org.

Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Julia Walsh is giving thanks to donors for supporting our invitation to discerning women: "Share life with us in Franciscan community." Watch above, and see more gratitude videos featuring our sisters at fspa.org.

Beyond Blessed Pantry, the FSPA ministry grant partner distributing food at a cost of $350,000 to over 3,350 households per month in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has found hope in a season of despair. Shares Executive Director Shannon Howley, "God sent a 'just in time' miracle'" in the form of funding to "continue the commission given to feed the people ... beyond 2025." Find more reflections from our ministry grant partners in this Jubilee Year of Hope at fspa.org.

With the generous investments of our donors and the ministry grant sponsorship of Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Sue Ernster, we are supporting People Incorporated in Eagan, Minnesota, a leading community partner that supports mental health and wellness through collaboration and integration of care.

Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Marla Lang and Joan Weisenbeck work with Molly Burhans, a leader in faith-based environmentalism, during the recent workshop, "Seeing Land Anew: Mapping for Justice, Stewardship and Hope," at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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