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...
Franciscan Sisters Thank God for Summer Barbecue
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity gathered for a recent summer barbecue at St. Anthony of Padua Convent, Casa Grande, Arizona. Summer lasts a long time in this sunny area. Temperatures continue in the 90's. Sister Carol Seidl and Sister Mary Karen O'deans sent...
Franciscan Sisters Are Grateful for Franciscan Friar Stephen Barnufsky
Franciscan Sister Mary Ann Spangers shares on a recent farewell gathering for Father Stephen Barnufsky, OFM. These days have been filled with farewells of gratitude for Fr. Stephen Barnufsky, OFM! Fr Steve ministered here at San Xavier Mission for the past 16 years to...
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Bell Rings Out
Franciscan Sister Carol Seidl shares about the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, Casa Grande, Arizona. The 5th of August we welcomed 179 students to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Casa Grande, AZ. In Arizona, you...