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The Promise: retelling our lard light story
03/18/24 - 6:00 pmMaking the lard light during the Vigil of St. Joseph and during a variety of ceremonies is an FSPA sacred tradition since 1865.
View More InfoFor Love of the Broken Body Conversation
03/18/24Join Sister Julia Walsh, a Franciscan Sister, as she unveils her latest work, "For Love of the Broken Body." At 25, just into her novitiate, a life-altering event led her on a journey of healing, faith, and self-discovery.
View More InfoLand, Love, Language: Healing our Relationship with the Natural World
03/21/24Robin Wall Kimmerer , author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom , Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plant s, will provide two public events during her visit to the University of...
View More InfoViterbo University Thea Bowman Week presents Unbought
03/26/24 - 7:00 pmDon't miss the theatre production "Unbought."
View More InfoJustice and Peace Stations of the Cross (in-person)
03/29/24Join a free community prayer walk, "Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross," a meaningful in-person event dedicated to reflections and solidarity.
View More InfoHo-Chunk Nation Founder's Day Powwow
03/30/24 - 12:00 pm to 9:00 pmAll are welcome to attend the first-ever Ho-Chunk Nation Founder's Day Powwow at the La Crosse Center!
View More InfoThea Bowman Documentary Screening
04/04/24 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pmJoin us to watch "Going Home Like a Shooting Star, Thea Bowman's Journey to Sainthood," the documentary that is sure to leave you inspired by Sister Thea's story.
View More InfoFor Discerners: Behind the Scenes of Convent Life
04/05/24 - 04/06/24Are you interested in exploring religious life? Here's your chance to spend time with sisters from several communities!
View More InfoChapel Tours Resume
04/05/24Mary of the Angels Chapel tours are offered April through December on Fridays and Saturdays.
View More InfoMonday Mornings on Main
04/08/24As part of the library's lifelong learning program series, Sister Mary Ann Gschwind will share FSPA's history.
View More InfoBook Launch: For Love of the Broken Body (in-person)
04/11/24Join us for an inspiring evening with Sister Julia Walsh as she shares her journey of pain, questioning, recovery and discovery in her memoir, “For Love of the Broken Body.”
View More InfoLa Crosse Youth & Learning Center Craft Days
04/13/24 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pmAll are invited to join the La Crosse Youth & Learning Center on the second Saturday of the month!
View More InfoPoetry Sharing Virtual Gathering with Sister Sarah Hennessey
04/15/24Join us for a delightful virtual evening of words and community, facilitated by Sister Sarah Hennessey.
View More Info"For Love for the Broken Body" Launch Party
04/19/24Join us for the public launch party of Sister Julia Walsh's "For Love of the Broken Body" on April 19 at 6:00 PM at The Fireplace.
View More InfoWorld Day of Prayer for Vocations
04/21/24Holy Spirit, stir within us the passion to promote vocations ...
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