Sister Clara Streng

Sister Clara Streng

Sister Clara (Natalie) Streng, died January 4, 2024, at Clare House, Dubuque. The Rite of Final Committal was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, followed by burial at the Sisters of St. Francis natural...
Associates and FWL Members Give Service in Ames

Associates and FWL Members Give Service in Ames

Dubuque Franciscan Associates and members of our Franciscan Way of Life program gathered at the Mustard Seed Farm  in Ames, Iowa, on September 2. The Mustard Seed Community Farm is a Catholic Worker Farm dedicated to sustainable, simple living, love of our neighbor,...
Sister Edwardine Freking

Sister Edwardine Freking

Sister Edwardine Freking, OSF died Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the age of 94. The Rite of Final Committal was held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023 followed by burial at the Sisters of St. Francis natural...
11 New Franciscan Associates Commissioned

11 New Franciscan Associates Commissioned

The Dubuque Franciscans commissioned 11 new Franciscan Associates at a liturgy on Sunday, October 1. The 11 new Franciscan Associate are:: Betsy Bradley, Carol Harpenau, Glenn Sibbel, Helen Maddix, Joan Hoffman, Kathryn Mlsna, Kathy Reardon, Margaret (Peggy) Nesler,...
Sister Jane Hosch, OSF

Sister Jane Hosch, OSF

Sister Jane (Victor) Hosch, OSF, died Monday, September 4, 2023 at the age of 89. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023. Masks are optional. Guests unable to attend may...