Franciscan Sister’s Entries Receive County Fair Awards
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Beth Kornely entered an afghan, almond cookies, and a lion blanket into the Yuma County Fair which is held at the end of March each year—August is too hot to have a fair in Yuma. She won the Sweepstakes Award Purple...
Franciscan Sister’s San Miguel High School Students Visit Motherhouse
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers reflects on a recent visit to the Motherhouse with San Miguel high school seniors. Easter week was a wonderful time for two San Miguel high school seniors from Tucson to spend some time of discernment...
Franciscan Sister Named Teacher of the Year
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag was named Yuma Catholic High School Teacher of the Year 2022. Educating the whole person is at the heart of Sister Mary Teresa's teaching style. This is noted by her colleagues: "In Sister Mary Teresa's...
Franciscan Sister on the Border of Arizona
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Marlita Henseler shares on recent happenings at Kino Initiative, Nogales, Mexico. Happy Springtime, officially, and I hope that all of you are doing well. Here the cold mornings have disappeared, and days beginning at...
Franciscan Sister Supports San Xavier Mission Catechumens
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Carla Riach facilitates the Rite of Christian Initiation at San Xavier Mission, Tucson, Arizona. Typically, this means meeting with those individuals desiring to enter the Catholic Church in a space at San Xavier Mission....
Franciscan Sisters at 9th Run With the Nuns at Yuma, Arizona
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity were joined by supporters of Immaculate Conception Parish, Yuma, Arizona for Run with the Nuns, a fundraiser for Immaculate Conception Catholic School. Families were on hand to begin the race on a beautiful sunny morning. One of...
Franciscan Sisters Invite Discerning Catholic Women for Convent Picnic
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity at San Xavier Mission Convent, Tucson, Arizona, invited discerning Catholic young women for a recent Convent Picnic. The day began with Morning Prayer in the convent chapel followed by Mass in the San Xavier Mission courtyard. A...
Franciscan Sisters Thrive in Yuma, Arizona
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity from Manitowoc, Wisconsin have been in Arizona since 1930. Their presence has influenced the community in the way that they serve and help the poor. Their involvement in the schools has grown throughout the years as the...
Franciscan Sister Runs for Yuma Immaculate Conception Parish
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Teresa Bettag is running a full marathon in the Yuma Territorial Marathon to raise funds for Immaculate Conception Parish. Each of the Sisters is generous in offering gifts and talents to help the people of the parish...
Franciscan Sister Martha Celebrates Birthday
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Martha Mary Carpenter recently celebrated her birthday with all her students at St. Peter Indian Mission, Bapchule, Arizona, virtually and parade style. Of course, no blizzard stopped the parade from happening in the midst...