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Sister Jan Kilian | |
| I was born to George Kilian and Clara Valley Kilian on a farm in St. Augusta, Minnesota. With my brothers and sisters (Evan, Merle, Bob, Kathy and Danny,) I enjoyed a childhood immersed in our planet's gifts of fields, gardens, trees, open sky, a creek and lots of animals. |
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Sister Joanne Klinnert | |
| My story can only be told by noting the people in my life and the places in which they influenced me. I begin, of course, with my parents, Martin and Lorraine (Mohs) Klinnert. Being their eldest, I made parents of this young couple who had together taken up farming and housekeeping--and now family-raising. My first memories are of the energetic, loving couple about whom Mom would recall, "We worked hard, had kids and enjoyed life." |
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Sister Gloria Haider | |
| Sister Gloria Haider currently ministers as a Paraprofessional for English Language Learning with young people from other countries at Apollo High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Previously she was teaching English to adults from other countries in an Adult Basic Education program in Waite Park, Minnesota. Sr. Gloria has been blessed by students who are motivated to learn and who also want to share with her some knowledge of their various cultures. Somalis have shared what their holiday called Eid is all about, Chinese have shared stories of their New Year celebration, and Latinos have shared their great love for Our Lady of Guadalupe. |
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Sister Maurita Bernet | |
| This article first appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Our Journey, a publication of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, MN. |
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Sister Juanita Mauer | |
| This article by Sr. Juanita Mauer appeared in the Summer 2008 issue of Our Journey. |
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Sister Callista Robinson | |
| As an African American, Sister Callista has answered a call to minister in the African American Catholic and non-Catholic communities, particularly in the field of education. She is truly grateful to her family, friends, Black Religious and Clergy of Wisconsin, co-workers and her Franciscan Community for the love and support that she has experienced over the past 50 years. She feels privileged that she has been called to serve the Lord and to live the vowed life as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota. |
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Sister Siena Wald | |
| Annella's childhood was full of fun and adventure on a Napoleon, North Dakota farm. One mischievous game she enjoyed with her brothers and sister was to climb to the top of the hay loft and throw eggs outside-then watch them splash as they hit the ground! She attended the Mannhein District No. 1 School in Napoleon. She has memories of her father taking her to a one room country school in a sleigh pulled by two white horses, sometimes in 30 degrees below zero. |
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Sister Rose Margaret Schneider | |
| Sister Rose Margaret Schneider, a native of Saint Joseph, Minnesota, made a decision to become a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls 51 years ago. |
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Sister Elizabeth Ohmann and Audrey Jean Loher | |
| This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Our Journey, a publication of the Franciscan sistes of Little Falls, MN. |
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Sister Blanche, Sharon and Patrice In Alexandria | |
| This article appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Our Journey, a publication of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, MN. |
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Sister Aurora Tovar and Maria Isabel Berrones Morales | |
| Aurora Tovar became Sister Aurora Tovar on August 11, 2008, the Feast of Saint Clare of Assisi. Aurora was received into the novitiate of the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, and became a member of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis. |
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Sister Cordelia Korkowski | |
| Sister Cordy is a pastoral minister at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Sartell, Minnesota and serves on the staff of the Welcoming House of the Franciscan Sisters in St. Cloud. Previously, she served in elementary education, as novice minister, and as pastoral minister in St. Stephen's Parish in Anoka, Minnesota. She has also served on the Leadership Team for the Franciscan Sisters. |
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Sister Carmen Barsody | |
| Sister Carmen ministers with the Faithful Fools Street Ministry in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco and with connections in Nicaragua. She co-founded the Faithful Fools with Rev. Dr. Kay Jorgensen, Unitarian Universalist minister. Carmen shares her gifts through her service on the FSLF Formation Advisory Council, One World Mission Grant Fund Committee, and helps facilitate the Associate relationship within Latin America. Previously Carmen ministered in Chicago and Nicaragua. |
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Sister Ardis, Sharon, and Carolyn | |
| Travel to the Chicago area of Illinois and you will be blessed to find three FSLF Sisters living and ministering there. While living an hour from each other, they form an extended community and frequently gather for sharing and recreation. |
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Sister Lillian Kroll | |
| Artist Sister Lillian Kroll has been painting for over 40 years. Her first love is watercolor. Since her semi-retirement in 2006, she has studied art more seriously and dedicated some of her leisure time to painting and learning new techniques. Watercolor is said to be a challenging medium "and I love challenges," she says. Sister Lillian, originally from Royalton, Minn., joined the Franciscan Sisters in 1938. She spent many years teaching and serving in a variety of spiritual and pastoral ministries. |
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Sister Mary Zirbes | |
| In her semi-retirement years, Sister Mary Zirbes has been a strong advocate for social justice and preservation of the environment and all of creation. Involved in a variety of causes, she has done much to bring awareness to the critical issues affecting our society today.
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Sister Adela Gross and Carol Virnig | |
| While they may not exactly resemble a soap opera (or telenovela, the Latino equivalent), many of our days seem to move so quickly from one situation to the next that we are on the same emotional roller-coaster as in the TV dramas. We both agree that Hispanic ministry is never dull. |
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Sister Sister Antonia Rausch | |
| People throughout the world are actively promoting a one-world image. How can we rise above all the divisions with the human scene? How can we promote cultural and religious diversity as an ideal? How can we become involved in this movement toward a new consciousness? Can we become part of a worldwide dialogue process as a first step toward peace and inclusivity among our brothers and sisters, the stranger, the marginated, the "other"? |
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Sister Mary Baptista Schik | |
| Meet Sister Mary Baptista Schik She never thought of becoming a sister until ... she observed the joy in the sisters who taught her, particularly during retreats and recreation. |
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Sister Elizabeth Martell | |
| Our community prayer life and living the Franciscan Rule of Life have been a great treasure for me. I marvel at the wonderful life we religious women are a part of-God is good! |
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Sister Mary Ann Capizzo | |
| I have experienced the love for one another as sister in my religious community. I appreciate the time for contemplation and am awed by the inter-connectedness of all creation. |
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Sister Loretta Denfeld | |
| The reflection of Sister Loretta's Christ-centered life journey is witnessed in the varying ministerial positions she has embraced: teacher, member of the Franciscan's religious life formation team, parish minister, missionary and member of the community's leadership team. |
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Sister Mary Wentland | |
| Sister Mary volunteers with Senior LinkAge, which provides older adults with information and real help. |
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Sister Donna Marie Zetah | |
| I went, I saw, I wept with Compassion |
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Sister Eileen Ghesquiere | |
| "Five weeks in Mexico!" Thanks for the opportunity to experience mission life with our sisters in San Rafael, Mexico. |
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Sister Joyce Piotrowski | |
| Sister Joyce Piotrowski joined the ranks of other Foster Grandparents. A former teacher, she fits the job description: child-oriented, cheerful, good listener, encouraging and upbeat, sympathetic and understanding.
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Sister Vianney Weier | |
| Sister Joyce Piotrowski joined the ranks of other Foster Grandparents. A former teacher, she fits the job description: child-oriented, cheerful, good listener, encouraging and upbeat, sympathetic and understanding. |
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Sister Cordy Korkowski | |
| As pastoral minister, Sister Cordy works to nurture the spiritual lives of parishioners and provide pastoral care. Much of her work is focused on hard passages of life, be it illness, death or loss. |
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Sister Anne Furnstahl | |
| "The past 60 years have gone by very fast. I am grateful for the many graces I have received to accept the challenges and difficulties as well as to rejoice in the happy and affirming experiences during these years." |
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Sister Adella Blonigen | |
| For her call to religious life in this Franciscan community, she is most grateful. |
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Sister Paula Pohlmann | |
| I am humbled and grateful to have been called into this community where goodness has surrounded me. |
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Sister Mary Maristell Schanen | |
| For many years she taught in both public and private schools, but felt a constant inner urge pulling her to religious life. |
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Sister Char Grossman | |
| As I write this article, I am anticipating being with my religious Community of Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, from June 8-13. |
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Sister Michelle L'Allier | |
| I've learned that "Living Franciscan" is a call to communion beyond what I could have imagined as a child in rural Minnesota.
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Sister Mary Dumonceaux | |
| Peacemakers in the kingdom: How do we look violence in the face and take action for peace? |
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Sister Adella Blonigen | |
| For her call to religious life in this Franciscan community, she is most grateful.
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Sister Maureen Kelly | |
| She is deeply touched and profoundly grateful for the ways God has companioned, strengthened and led her ...
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