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...
Franciscan Sisters Walk Bi-National Las Posadas in Mexico
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers shares on the recent Bi-National Las Posadas in Mexico. The Bi-national Las Posadas in Mexico just 40 miles south of Tucson, was a moving experience on Sat. Nov. 18, 2021. Br. Bob Brady, OFM joined me in...
Franciscan Sister Serving at Kino Border Initiative
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity SIster Marlita Henseler shares some of her recent experiences while serving at Kino Border Initiative. I hope each is well and staying healthy. Someone asked me lately how to find out more information about Kino Border Initiative...
Beggar’s Bread Podcast: Franciscan Sister Talks About Immigration
In this episode of Beggar’s Bread, Luke interviews Sister Mary Ann Spanjers of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity regarding immigration. Click here: Beggar's Bread: S5E6: Peru, Arizona, & Everything in Between on Apple Podcasts
Franciscan Sisters Bake for Immaculate Conception Parish, Yuma, Arizona
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sister Mary Beth Kornely shares on some baking for Immaculate Conception Parish, Yuma, Arizona. Our Yuma kitchen was busy today with lots of baking. We sisters entered our baking skills in the Immaculate Conception auction...
Franciscan Sisters Celebrate Yuma Catholic Community Services
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity serving in Yuma, Arizona celebrated the 60th anniversary of Catholic Community Services in this city. Watch the local video on the occasion. Our Sisters were present for the recent 6th Annual Toast to Hope event.
Franciscan Sisters at Save Asylum Mexico Border Event
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers shares on a migrant-led public action to restore asylum protections at the border in Mexico. In the spirit and on the eve of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, the Kino Border Initiative and Save...
Franciscan Sister Gives Nutrition Class to Cross Country Team
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Beth Kornely shares on a recent nutrition class that she was invited to give to the Yuma Catholic Cross Country Coach Sister Mary Teresa Bettag and Team. Tonight I met with SIster Mary Teresa and the Cross Country...
Lasallian Franciscan Pilgrimage to San Xavier Mission 2021
Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Sister Mary Ann Spanjers shares on a recent pilgrimage involving students from San Miguel High School, Tucson, Arizona. It is such a blessing to be back with the students in person at San Miguel! We had our annual...