Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
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The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration is a Roman Catholic
religious congregation for women whose motherhouse, St. Rose of Viterbo Convent
, is in La Crosse, Wisconsin
in the Diocese of La Crosse. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration founded Viterbo University
and staffed Aquinas High School
in La Crosse. The congregation was founded in 1849.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have their retirement home in St. Joseph, Wisconsin
.
The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
were formed as a separate congregation on December 2, 1973, as a result of a period of renewal leading to a divergence of vision within the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist shared the original founders with the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
of St. Francis, Wisconsin
.
One of their best-known members was Sister Thea Bowman
, F.S.P.A., who, after a long career as a teacher, became a noted evangelist
in the African-American community from which she came. The Sisters are a sponsoring member of 8th Day Center for Justice
.
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
religious congregation for women whose motherhouse, St. Rose of Viterbo Convent
St. Rose of Viterbo Convent
St. Rose of Viterbo Convent is the mother house of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, Wisconsin in the Diocese of La Crosse. The convent was dedicated to Rose of Viterbo. The Franciscan Sisters moved into the convent in 1871....
, is in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
in the Diocese of La Crosse. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration founded Viterbo University
Viterbo University
Viterbo University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States in the Diocese of La Crosse.-History:...
and staffed Aquinas High School
Aquinas High School (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
Aquinas High School is a Roman Catholic high school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.-History:The high school was dedicated on September 2, 1928 in honor of Thomas Aquinas by Bishop Alexander Joseph McGavick of the Diocese of La Crosse. The first graduating class of 1929 consisted of four girls...
in La Crosse. The congregation was founded in 1849.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have their retirement home in St. Joseph, Wisconsin
St. Joseph, Wisconsin
St. Joseph is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,436 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Burkhardt, and Houlton are located in the town.-Geography:...
.
The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist is a Roman Catholic religious congregation for women. The motherhouse is in Meriden, Connecticut in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford....
were formed as a separate congregation on December 2, 1973, as a result of a period of renewal leading to a divergence of vision within the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist shared the original founders with the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is a Roman Catholic religious congregation for women. The motherhouse is in St. Francis, Wisconsin, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The Sisters of St...
of St. Francis, Wisconsin
St. Francis, Wisconsin
St. Francis is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,662. It is the smallest incorporated city in Milwaukee County.-Geography:St. Francis is located at ....
.
One of their best-known members was Sister Thea Bowman
Thea Bowman
Sister Thea Bowman, F.S.P.A., was a Roman Catholic Religious Sister, teacher, and scholar.-Life:Born as Bertha Bowman in Yazoo City, Mississippi, she converted to the Roman Catholic Church, during her childhood, and joined the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at La Crosse, Wisconsin,...
, F.S.P.A., who, after a long career as a teacher, became a noted evangelist
Evangelism
Evangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. The term is often used in reference to Christianity....
in the African-American community from which she came. The Sisters are a sponsoring member of 8th Day Center for Justice
8th Day Center for Justice
8th Day Center for Justice is a Roman Catholic non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Named after the Christian concept of an "eighth day", it was founded in 1974 by six congregations of religious men and women...
.