Since its beginnings in 1869 caring for displaced orphans and elderly people after the Civil War to the multi-dimensional campus and community it is today, the Sisters of St. Francis are celebrating 150 years of caring for people, the earth and one another.
“Over these......
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July 16, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
July 12, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
July 1, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
July 1, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
Charity, simplicity, hospitality and joy !
These are gifts we always want to share....
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150 Anniversary, Prayer and Song
May 28, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
150 Anniversary, Prayer and Song
May 24, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
St. Francis Home, although in a new building in 1961, was a “home for the aged” rather than a “nursing” home just as it had been from its founding. The original requirement for entrance into the Home, in fact, was being able to walk......
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150 Anniversary, Sesquicentennial
November 30, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
150 Anniversary, Sesquicentennial
November 1, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
150 Anniversary, Sesquicentennial
October 1, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
150 Anniversary, Sesquicentennial
September 1, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
Pictures from our 150th anniversary open house celebration on October 3rd....
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September 11, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
July 2, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
July 2, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
June 17, 2019 /by Sisters of St. Francis
1867 - November 5, Rev. Joseph Bihn begins account for Citizens Hospital and Orphan Asylum with $5,000 paid for farm.
1867 - November 9 - First property deed is signed by Father Bihn for the purchase of 58 acres of land from Dr. Freeman E.......
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