Novices Visit Arizona Missions
During the winter semester break Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Novices enjoyed mission experiences in the western part of the United States. Sister Concepcion served among the Gila River Indian Community with our Sisters at St. Peter Indian Mission,...
Franciscan Sister at 2019 Bi-National Las Posadas Tucson Diocese with Diocese of Nogales Mexico
With Mary and Joseph leading more than 300 immigrants, refugees and faithful followers Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann with Carmen from San Miguel joined the Franciscan Friars carrying a poster with a quote from Pope Francis, With the spirit of...
Franciscan Sisters Share Arizona Consecrated Life Video
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity take a moment to remember God's goodness this Advent. We are sharing a video featuring special moments of our Arizona 150th Founding Anniversary in November. As we wait in joyful hope this Advent, we are grateful for all that...
Franciscan Sister Part of Mission Trip to Mexico
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag traveled with St. Francis Parish, Yuma, Arizona, to San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico to help at an orphanage recently. Photos are courtesy of Fr. Emilio Chapa, pastor. I had the opportunity to go on Monday...
Franciscan Sisters Celebrate 150th Anniversary in Tucson
For our 150th Anniversary of Founding as a congregation, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity gathered together in Tucson to celebrate. Our Arizona Sisters traveled from Bapchule, Casa Grande, Sierra Vista and Yuma. Bishop Edward Wisenberger presided over a Friday...
Franciscan Sisters at Night of Hope for Catholic Education
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity were present for the 12th annual fundraising dinner event for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Phoenix. Recognizing that Catholic education is vital to the future of our Church, the mission of Night of Hope is to make a...
All Saints Celebrated at St. Anthony School
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Carol Seidl, principal at St. Anthony of Padua School, Casa Grande, AZ, shares images of the children for their All Saints Liturgy. The beatitudes come alive. “Bleed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of...
Franciscan Sisters Gifted with Walkway
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity serving among the people of Immaculate Conception and St. Francis of Assisi Parishes, Yuma had a recent unexpected surprise. An unknown angel built this beautiful walkway for us to cross over from the sidewalk to the parking lot...
Franciscan Sisters Bake Cookies for Anniversary Celebration
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity serving at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Yuma Catholic High School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School baked 2000 cookies to share with the area folks. Why? It is our way of thanking the Lord for 150 years of our...
Tucson San Miguel High School Holds Anniversary Pilgrimage
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers shares on Tucson San Miguel High School's celebration of its patron saint St. John Baptist de la Salle. San Miguel Lasallian High School is celebrating the 300th anniversary of the death of St. John...