Franciscan Sister Frances Kempenich, 97, died July 22 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. Receiving of the body of Sister Frances will be Thursday, July 28, at 9 a.m. followed by visitation until the time of her funeral at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Convent.
One Planet Fund grants of up to $1,000 are awarded three times a year. All faith-based groups, especially youth groups, are encouraged to develop creative projects that will further climate change mitigation and sustainable living.
Sister Lillian Kroll has created more than 100 paintings and presented three solo shows. Many of her paintings have been reproduced as elegant cards.
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Franciscan Sister Mary Joel (Bernice) Bieniek, 104, died Nov. 29 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Convent Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. Friends may call at St. Francis Convent from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral.
Franciscan Sister Sharon Fitzpatrick, 76, died March 6 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A private burial was held March 8. A virtual Franciscan Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. on March 16. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date at St. Francis Convent.
Franciscan Sister Mary Rosaria (Rita) Hagel, 97, died Feb. 24 at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls. A private burial will be held Feb. 26. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.
Religious communities in the diocese provide opportunities to enrich your Lenten experience.
