Sisters graduate from Connecticut schools
MERIDEN, CT (05-21-2018) - The motherhouse community is celebrating the educational accomplishments of Sister Francesca Silver and Sister Collette Maritim this month. Sister Francesca Silver, FSE Sister Francesca received a Masters degree in Theology with a concentration in Dogma from Holy Apostles College and Seminary on May 5, 2018. Sister Francesca lives with her fellow Sisters in formation at the John Lateran House of Formation. The degree in theology complements her other degrees in environmental studies. Sister is a part-time teacher of Spanish at St. Bridget School, Cheshire, [...]
Sr. Joanne Schatzlein, OSF presents Franciscan writings at FSE motherhouse
MERIDEN, CT (04-22-2018) - Sister Joanne Schatzlein, OSF engaged a crowd of 70 religious and lay men and women in reflecting on the early documents of St. Francis of Assisi and his followers. The conference, held on April 21, 2018, at the Franciscan Sisters' Finch Avenue campus, was praised by attendees who enthusiastically responded to Sister Joanne's depth of knowledge and radiant spirit. The "Sources that Reveal the Person of St. Francis of Assisi" talks focused on who St. Francis is, as revealed in his original writings [...]
Join the Franciscan Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome
It's not too late to register! SOLD OUT October 24-November 5, 2018 Visit the sacred Franciscan places in Assisi. Pray in the ancient holy churches in Rome. See details: Registration Form:
Celebrating Holy Week, a Community tradition
MERIDEN, CT (03-27-2018) - The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist throughout the world are continuing the Community's tradition of celebrating Holy Week, the most sacred week of the year, by focusing on the paradoxes expressed in the Scripture readings of each day. With variations due to local customs and schedules, the Sisters incorporate traditional practices, foods and pre-liturgical presentations that highlight the events of Christ's Passion. A few years ago, Father Mike Schmitz of the Diocese of Duluth briefly described the Sisters' approach to Holy Week in this [...]
Two new Apprentices’ life commitments mark beginning of Holy Week
MERIDEN, CT (03-24-2018) - The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, the Franciscan Brothers of the Eucharist and Franciscan Apprentices welcomed Mr. John Bee and Mr. Mickey Wells into the "Franciscan Family" as they made their life commitment to Apprenticeship at the Community Mass on Saturday, March 24. Franciscan Apprenticeship is a program of lay association. Apprentices are dedicated to Franciscan spirituality and are spiritually centered in their lay vocations by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. The day before Palm Sunday is traditionally celebrated [...]