One of the goals of the retreat and the vocation fair is to help young people discern God's call and offer options for their future. On the day, we hope to offer insights into prayer, discernment, vocation, etc. You can read more about the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoMPl9-vslX_1I0xLRybvg9jdvT3sjUOtr_2UfROnwtBNgRA/viewform?usp=header
The weekend includes talks on vocational discernment, the consecrated life, and our community’s charisms. During the retreat, guests also join the sisters for Mass, Eucharistic adoration, Liturgy of the Hours, and a time of charismatic prayer. Also included in the weekend are a tour of the motherhouse, time for quiet prayer, recreation, meals with the sisters, a visit to one of our hermitages, share group with the other guests, and an opportunity to meet with a sister one-on-one. For the Vocation Inquiry Form, please visit: https://www.franciscansisterstor.org/vocations/vocation-inquiry-form
Second Saturday of Reflection - The Father’s House at St. Francis Retreat Center in Hankinson, ND. Facilitated by Sr. Mary Ruth Huhn, OSF. This month’s retreat is: April 12: The Father’s House. Newcomers welcome! Retreat Details: 10:00am – 3:00pm (includes lunch) Suggested donation: $30. Register online at https://forms.office.com/r/qvVtezHnt9 or contact Sr. Mary Ruth with questions at srmaryruth@sfcretreats.org or 701-242-7195.
You are invited! The National Meeting will be held over Divine Mercy weekend, April 25-27, 2025 at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, Illinois. The theme will be: Pilgrims of Hope: Being Witnesses of Hope and Healing.
In addition to the General Session where all are welcome to attend, there will be a Special Session for Religious only on Friday, with presenters Father Boniface Hicks and Jen Settle. During the Saturday evening banquet, we will bestow the 2025 Pro Fidelitate et Virtute Award upon Father Thomas Nelson, O.Praem.
Participate in Beauty and Goodness! Catholic Young Adult Women ages 20-35 are invited to share in the beauty and goodness of our lives. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite you to come for a day or make it a weekend, 2409 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Coming to our home, you will have an opportunity to have conversations with many Sisters as part of your time with us. Register by Tuesday prior to the event. Those at a distance may request overnight accommodations to come early and/or stay later. Register at: https://fscc-calledtobe.org/vocation-retreat-registration/ . Call or text Sister Julie Ann at 920-323-9632 with questions or concerns.
Holy Hour for Vocations at New Melleray Abbey on the 4th Sunday of each month with Adoration at 5:00 pm, Vespers at 5:30 and Benediction immediately following.
