Reading Tour at the Monastery
Sixth-grade students from the Liebfrauengymnasium Büren (LFG) made their way to the monastery to share their love of reading with their partner, the Franciscan Sisters of Salzkotten. Full of anticipation,
Rowing a Canoe of Life in Suriname
Asia’s Pioneer Missionary, St. Francis Xavier No one can ever excel in great things who does not first excel in small.” – St. Francis Xavier. In his lifetime, St. Francis
The Seeds of FCJM Vocation in Malawi
When did the seed of vocation in Malawi emerge? Sr. Clara told us that the seed started to grow many years ago. A girl met Sr. Clara, asked her: ‘Can
FCJM Mission In Santarém, Brazil
The FCJM Congregation is present in Santarem, Brazil in two communities namely the Motherhouse Community “ Our Lady of the Angels” and the Novitiate Community “Peace and Joy” and one
Rebuilt on Solid Rock
On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, a severe flooding damaged the society irrigation system which affected the FCJM community St. Antonius Padua in Tigadolok which closely attach with kindergarten school. The
Meeting of women and senior groups: An Oasis of Socialization and Spiritual Recharge
Meetings of women and senior groups in our parish in Caransebes are much more than just moments of socialization; they are true moments of sharing, support and spiritual refreshing. In
Celebrating the Covenant Companion Recommitment of SharonDevo
The Wheaton Franciscan community rejoiced with Sharon Devo and her loved ones as sherecommitted to Covenant Companionship on Jan. 5, 2025. During a moving liturgy celebratingthe Epiphany, prayers were offered
Electric devotional candles in the Chapel of Our Lady of the FCJM Sisters in the Netherlands.
The FCJM Sisters in the Alverna Community, Netherlands are not allowed to light real candles for fire safety reasons. This makes it impossible for the Sisters to light candles in
Visit of Monseigneur Philippe Ballot
On November 28, 2024, Bishop Msg. Philippe Ballot from the Diocese of St. Stephen Metz visited our Sisters in Le Ban St. Martin, France. Since his installation as bishop in