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

You are invited to join us for two unique experiences that honor FSPA's 175th anniversary and celebrate the history of music and architecture: An organ concert at Mary of the Angel's Chapel and La Crosse County Historical Society's exhibition, The Hackner Touch: A Legacy of Sacred Craftsmanship.

Organ Concert

June 30, 2024

2 p.m. to 3 p.m. CST

Mary of the Angels Chapel

701 Franciscan Way

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of music as Dennis Siebenalar, a former student of Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Rosemary Desmond and Mary Ann Gschwind, takes center stage for a captivating organ concert in Mary of the Angels Chapel. As part of our continued celebration of our 175th anniversary, this concert is free, and all are welcome.

Dr. Dennis Siebenaler holds a DMA in Music Education from the University of Texas at Austin, a MM in piano Performance from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and BM and BME degrees in Piano and Music Education (vocal, K-12) from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Siebenaler has been a presenter at numerous state, national, and international conferences, and has articles published in leading music education journals. Dr. Siebenaler recently retired as a Professor from California State University, Fullerton in the areas of music education, and musicianship, and as organist at Tustin Presbyterian Church (California). As a member of the Orange County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, he has appeared in two Member’s Recitals, and recently served on the Executive Board as Recording Secretary. He has also worked as a studio piano teacher, and professional accompanist. His honors included memberships in Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Kappa Lambda honor societies.

The concert will also be livestreamed at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82267779899.

The Hackner Touch: A Legacy of Sacred Craftsmanship Exhibit

Now through Oct. 5, 2024

Thursday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.)

La Crosse Area Heritage Center

506 Main Street

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Some of the beautiful architectural features of FSPA's Mary of the Angel's Chapel and Adoration Chapel in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are among the celebrated works of Egid Hackner, who created a lasting legacy with his company's expertly designed and crafted church furnishings. For nearly a century, the Hackner Altar Co. of La Crosse built altars, statues and woodwork for churches locally and nationwide.

Now through Oct. 5, 2024, the La Crosse Area Heritage Center will feature the works of the Egid Hackner Altar Company and those of Egid's daughter, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Marietta Hackner. The exhibition is sponsored by FSPA.

For more information about the exhibition and FSPA's 175th anniversary celebrating prayer, witness and service, visit fspa.org.

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