Remembering Sister Bernard Marie Campbell OSF
“I’m going to have to do some getting used to it. In the first place I’m going back to my hometown. But I know Mansfield more than I do Joliet.” […]
Entries by Karen Garifo
Remembering Sister Suzanne Lesniewski, OSF
Sister Suzanne Lesniewski was born in Chicago on February 15, 1937, the daughter of Pearl (Januchowski) and Harry Lesniewski. After attending SS. Peter and Paul Grade School in Chicago, Suzanne […]
Remembering Sister Verene Girmscheid, OSF
In the midst of a dark and quiet winter’s night, our beloved Sister Verene Alvina Girmscheid, followed the heavenly star that would lead her home to God. Born on January […]
Remembering Sister Vivian Whitehead, OSF
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our heart, and we are never, ever the same.” Flavia Weedn Leaving […]
Remembering Sister Carlene Howell, OSF
Sister Mary Carlene Howell was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 12, 1934, to Frances (Fisher) and Gilbert Howell. She was Baptized, Gwendolyn and given the name Mary Carlene upon […]
Sister Carlene Howell, OSF Mass
To view Sister Carlene’s service, download and extract the video from the zip file. Link to file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8yc3cwwoxhnmzty/SrCarleneHowell.zip?dl=0 When you click the link, you will see a box to Download […]
The Feast of St. Francis
On a beautiful fall day, honoring the Feast of St. Francis, the Sisters of St. Francis handed out apples to the students at the University of St. Francis.
Prayer for Peace
AS FRANCISCANS DEDICATED TO MAKING PEACE, LET US PRAY: God of love and peace, we hold the people of Ukraine in our hearts during these horrible days of […]
Job Opportunity – Part-time Musician
We have an opening for a part-time musician at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, Illinois for our 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday and 3-4 times during the […]
Reflections for Memorial Service for Sisters Who Died During COVID: 2020-2022
Reflection for Memorial Service for Sisters Who Died During COVID: 2020-2022 August 2, 2022 Jeanne Bessette, OSF We have so much to celebrate together today: The feast of Our Lady […]