With our whole being, in Relationship, Gospel Living and Unity in Diversity, may we give witness to the goodness that is all around us.

Opening in select theaters on March 15, the documentary, "Bad River," tells the story of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the ongoing battle to protect Lake Superior. While the producer didn't set out to create a film about Indian boarding schools, she learned through interviews that the impact of St. Mary's Boarding School, administered by FSPA from 1883 to 1969 in Odanah, Wisconsin, also needs to be shared. Learn more about the film that features an interview with Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Eileen McKenzie and theater locations at fspa.org.

Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Sarah Hennessey, along with other FSPA, attended the gathering in Chicago in January and shares this photo she took.

National Catholic Reporter is sharing some of the experience had by "150 women religious under the age of 65" at Leadership Collaborative's Hope-Esperanza Conference in the article "'Transformational' gathering helps younger sisters build community." Sister Julia Walsh was among them and says in the story, "The question of how are we willing to be disturbed (by the Holy Spirit) stuck with me." Read the article in its entirety at ncronline.org.

In celebration of 175 years of prayer, witness and service, FSPA is sharing our legacy of art, beauty and joy in a visual art experience. Twelve FSPA artists are telling personal stories about their work and inspiration behind the pieces showcased in virtual galleries. Click here to learn about Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Maryam Gossling's ministry of art and view her gallery, and watch for new artists every month throughout 2024.

"... if we are the kingdom of God, we can build it … And I'll map it," shares Catholic environmentalist and cartographer, Molly Burhans, about the mess of restorative land justice and using data for good in part two of her conversation with Sister Julia Walsh. Hear Episode 72, "Mapping power and justice," at messyjesusbusiness.com, where you can also subscribe.

Mary of the Angels Chapel, at St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was largely constructed between 1902 and 1906. Read more about it in the Perspectives magazine story, "Sharing the ministry and beauty of adoration."

Diocese of La Crosse Bishop William Callahan joined Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at St. Rose Convent for a Fat Tuesday breakfast and celebration of Sister Marguerite Bruening's 99th birthday.

Pictured front row: Sister Sue Ernster, Sister Marguerite, Father Woodrow Pace and Sister Karen Lueck. Pictured back row: Sister Julie Tydrich, Father William Dhein, Bishop Callahan, Sister Marcia Baumert, Sister Marie DesJarlais and Sister Helen Elsbernd.

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