In an historic first, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration returned land in Wisconsin to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. It is the first known return of Catholic-owned land to a Tribal Nation as an act of reparation and healing for colonization and residential boarding schools. Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA,…
This weekend, throughout the world, Franciscans will gather to celebrate the feast of our founder, St. Francis of Assisi. On Friday evening we’ll pray in holy spaces and remember his Transitus, his holy death. On Saturday we’ll gather for Holy Mass and celebrate his whole life, and the influence that he has had and continues…
FSPA offers several years’ worth of reflections and resources for discerning religious life. Many of the resources are also beneficial for general discernment.
Sr. Kristin Peters, FSPA, will be walking around Lake Mendota October 1-5 in solidarity with local environmental and Native groups to contest a northern Wisconsin pipeline. Read about her planned walk and ways you can join from wherever you are. Prayer resources are also available at the link.
Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, preaches for Catholic Women Preach for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025. Sr. Julia speaks of the teacher that is discipline, and God’s loving closeness: You can also hear Sr. Julia preach about the Feast of Christ the King.
You can join Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, for the retreat, Broken for All: Being the Body of Christ. The retreat takes place September 26-28 in Austin, Texas, and will include, “reflection centered on exploring the sacredness of brokenness, paths to healing and integration, and our call to communion.” Find more information and register at https://www.austindiocese.org/events/sept-26-28-broken-for-all-being-the-body-of-christ
A Special Episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Email | RSS | More After chatting with Lisa Hendey at RE Congress, Sister Julia had impromptu short interviews with some Congress attendees who passed by the FSPA booth. We heard a few of these voices last week, and this mini special episode…
Recently I dreamed that I changed congregations. As a Franciscan sister (FSPA) who made first vows almost 20 years ago, I have never thought of being in a different order. But that morning, after the dream, I had my regular prayer time. As I prayed and talked to God, suddenly a desire started to take…
For Love of the Broken Body, written by Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, explores themes of discernment, vocation, embodiment, community, and more. The study guide below can be used individually or as part of a book club or faith sharing group. Carmen Acevedo Butcher praises the book as “Bursting with wisdom. [It] helps us turn toward…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Messy Jesus Business podcast will feature author Lisa M. Hendey with a recording at Religious Education Conference in Anaheim, California LA CROSSE, WI (February 13, 2025)— The Messy Jesus Business podcast team will convene at Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. to record an interview…
Sr. Julia is hosting a retreat day for young adults this Spring in Wisconsin. Sign up now! https://www.fspa.org/event/aglow-retreat-for-seekers
Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” Then Joseph got up, took the…
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