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.
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.
