by Jessica Russo | Jun 24, 2024 | News
The Dubuque Franciscan Sisters honored their Diamond (60 years), and Double Diamond (70 years) Jubilarians at celebrations at Mount St. Francis Center in Dubuque on June 23, 2024. Diamond Jubilarians honored were: Sisters Marge Burkle, Lois Erpelding, Dorothy... 
by Jessica Russo | Jun 19, 2024 | News
On Monday, June 10, Sisters Nancy Miller and Rita Goedken, and Franciscan Associates Bill Hickson, Rose Quirk, and Gary and Nancy Guthrie traveled to Des Moines for a rally and preliminary hearing regarding a recently passed anti-immigration Iowa law. SF2340 would... 
by Jessica Russo | Jun 19, 2024 | News
Tis the season for summer camps at MSFC! Over a period of seven days, 5 young women and 3 college mentors attended “Surfin’ the C’s” overnight leadership camp on June 7-8; and 19 girls and 5 high school counselors attended BFF (Best Franciscan Friends) Day Camp June... 
by Jessica Russo | May 21, 2024 | News
St. Christopher’s School in Midlothian, Illinois, which was founded by the Dubuque Franciscan Sisters, celebrated 100 years on Saturday, evening May 18. At the celebration, Sister Laurinda Hefel was honored for her retirement after almost 50 years of service to... 
by Jessica Russo | May 14, 2024 | News
Sister Mary Jane Koenigs was honored with the Clare Diversity Award at Briar Cliff University (BCU) at a ceremony May 10. The Clare Diversity Award, “is given to an employee who has demonstrated, through positive interactions with others, respect, and value for... 
by Jessica Russo | Apr 25, 2024 | News
Mount St. Francis Center was part of mobile tour for the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference hosted by the City of Dubuque on Wednesday, April 24.. Sisters Michelle Balek, Janice Hoffman, Nancy Miller and Maintenance Director Paul Hayes shared the Dubuque... 
by Jessica Russo | Apr 11, 2024 | News
he annual Mount St. Francis Employee Appreciation and Recognition dinner was held Wednesday, April 10. Special recognition was given to employees who completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. Employees were treated to a special dinner held at Shalom... 
by Jessica Russo | Apr 1, 2024 | News
As Earth Month approaches, the Midwest Franciscan Justice Promoters proudly announce the release of their special calendar for April 2024, titled “Flowing Forward: A Water-Wise Earth Month Calendar.” Developed by Catholic sisters from six congregations spanning... 
by Kim Miller | Feb 25, 2024 | Obituaries
Sister Michaela (Mary Ann) Galles, OSF, died Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the age of 88. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Clare House Chapel, Mount St. Francis Center at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024. Masks are optional. Guests unable to attend may... 
by Kim Miller | Feb 22, 2024 | News
Behind the Scenes of Convent Life Are you interested in exploring religious life? Here’s your chance to spend time with sisters from several communities, visit congregations and hear their stories and ask questions. There will be time for prayer, personal reflection,...