Wheaton Franciscans

Join us in wishing Sister Marge a happy birthday!

Through your faith, kindness, and gift for helping others heal, you have touched countless lives. May your birthday be filled with joy and many blessings!

Some lives speak most clearly through simple acts of kindness, steady commitment, and care for others.

As Sister Rosemarie Stewart marks her 60th Jubilee, we honor her years of faithful service and the Franciscan spirit she brings to everyday life. From decades of ministry to her love of family and creation, her witness reflects the many ways God works through everyday moments.

Join us in celebrating Sister Rosemarie's Jubilee: Link in comments!

🌻 Join us for Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. CT as our community gathers in prayer, song, and hope. All are welcome.

Join the Livestream: https://bit.ly/4oro26V

This Jubilee year, we honor Covenant Companion Charlotte Loizzi.

A nurse, wife, mother, grandmother, soon-to-be great grandmother, and covenant companion, Charlotte has spent a lifetime responding to God's invitations in unexpected ways.

Read her full story on our website and learn more about the experiences that shaped her covenant commitment: link below in the comments.

We are grateful for all you have shared with our community, Charlotte!

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, signs of God's enduring love and mercy.

Join us for Mass at 10:30 a.m. CT as we honor this beautiful feast day: https://bit.ly/3S2ZIfy

Today we celebrate Covenant Companion Dena and her Jubilee!

Through a lifetime of service, compassion, and commitment to others, Dena has embodied the Franciscan values that first drew her to the Wheaton Franciscan community. Reflecting on covenant companionship, she shares, "The community's charism is strong and goes beyond Wheaton. We can be creative with our digital connectivity to keep doors open and hope alive."

We invite you to read more about Dena's journey, her dedication to serving others, and the relationships that have shaped her life of faith and service. Link in the comments.

Congratulations, Dena, and thank you for your enduring partnership with the Wheaton Franciscan community!

Our month-long celebration of Jubilee June has begun!

On Saturday, June 27, the Wheaton Franciscans will celebrate the Jubilee of four Sisters and two Covenant Companions. This year, we recognize the following Jubilarians:

- The 25th Jubilee of Covenant Companions Dena Criswell and Charlotte Loizzi
- The 60th Jubilee of Sister Rosemarie Stewart
- The 65th Jubilee of Sister Alice Drewek
- The 70th Jubilee of Sisters Theresa Langfield and Jane Petzel

In celebration, we invite you to visit our Jubilee 2026 webpage (link in the comments). Every week through June 26, we will add posts about a couple of our Jubilarians and their journeys of faith.

Join us at 10:30 a.m. CT Sunday Mass as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). In the Eucharist, Christ remains with us, nourishing us with His love and calling us into deeper communion with God and one another.

Join the Livestream: https://bit.ly/43RNMQh

Wishing you a peaceful Friday 🙏

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Today we recognize Vesak Day and extend our prayers and good wishes to Buddhist communities around the world.

In a spirit of respect and dialogue, may we continue to learn from one another and walk together as peacemakers, caring for one another and our common home.