To mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi, the Franciscan Sisters in South Africa are using creative theatrical performances to help the local population learn about the saint’s life. With the support of the Franciscan family…
On September 12, the Archdiocese of Paderborn held its first St. Francis Festival in Dortmund, which was largely organized by our sisters there. A skit, stage emceeing, open activities, workshops, and time for fellowship in summery weather brought great joy…
They’re peeking out the windows at St. Francis House and looking over at the deserted Generalate. I wonder what’s going on there right now? Soon, though, the sisters will be rushing to their laptops and smartphones, because today the Generalate…
On Thursday, the delegates from Brazil and South Africa flew back to their respective countries. General Councilor Rosa Maria (Brazil) and Sr. M. Ernestina (South Africa) also traveled back, leaving Sr. M. Tanja all alone at the Generalate ... 😢
