PetaRose Tom, MSN, IPC, is the new Hospice Director for Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a nurse of 30 years. She has served in leadership and management positions for the past 10 years, including five years in hospice. PetaRose endorses the hospice philosophy that no [...]
During this month of March, National Social Workers Month, we take this opportunity to recognize the social workers of Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. Thank you Sister Catherine Mary Clarke, FSE, LCSW, Shameka Taylor, MSW, and Sister Marcia Ternes, FSE, MSW, for your commitment and dedication to the individuals and families for whom you [...]
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care recently held its Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon for the staff of home care, hospice care and Franciscan Ever There Care. Over 80 employees were present for this event to acknowledge appreciation for their excellent care and commitment to those for whom we care in our home health care [...]
On March 4, 2024, Mother Miriam Seiferman, FSE, Mother General, Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist; Mother Shaun Vergauwen, FSE, Co-Foundress of the religious order and Foundress of the Franciscan Life Center; Sister Barbara Johnson, FSE, Vicar General, and Director, gather to kick off the 50th anniversary of the Center’s founding. The founding of the [...]
Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction is proud to announce the 2024 Saint Francis Award Honoree DAN HURLEY UConn Men’s Head Basketball Coach Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction JUNE 4, 2024 SAVE THE DATE
As we celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Care Month, Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care is grateful for our Franciscan Hospice Team including the Hospice Care Volunteers, and for the opportunity to provide end of life care to individuals and families in central Connecticut. Interdisciplinary Team, seated from left, [...]
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care is featured this month in the Archdiocese of Hartford Archbishop's Annual Appeal! The video caption explains: "In this month's The Appeal at Work, we hear from Susan Pier, whose mother recently received end-of-life care from the very organization that Susan volunteers for: Franciscan Home Care & Hospice Care. [...]
During the month of October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care gives thanks for its team of physical therapists who continue to meet the needs of those for whom we provide care in the home. From left: Sister Carmina Rose, Julie, Kathleen, Therapies Supervisor, Bethany, and Sister Faith [...]
Bill Ghio and Coach Jim Calhoun at the Franciscan Sports Banquet, June 6, 2023. The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist and the Franciscan Sports Banquet Committee would like to express our heartfelt loss on the death of Bill Ghio. Bill was the recipient of this year’s Jim Calhoun Community Service Award [...]
