In Thanksgiving
A Message from the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
It’s a “Honey” of a Fair!
Sister Anne Therese Yuen, Sister Amaris Salata and Sister Mary Christa Tumanon hold jars of the sought-after Franciscan honey. Will you be one of the lucky ones to buy this golden treasure made by the bees that live on the Franciscan campus? Advanced warning: Only a few jars of homegrown Franciscan Honey [...]
Great prizes at Franciscan Christmas Fair!
Sister Amaris Salata, FSE shows off one of many wonderful choices in the Basket Booth at the Franciscan Christmas Fair. Other baskets include a canary birdcage, Italian, kitchen, hand-made reindeer, tailgate, Christmas, and so much more. Come to the 31st Annual Franciscan Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 19, 9:30-2:30. See you there! Check out [...]
Order your Christmas wreaths and greens!
Order your Christmas greens by downloading the order form below. The Franciscan Sisters are offering a variety of choices to dress up your home or office with the Christmas spirit! Wreaths with choices of sizes and bow colors Door swags Log boxes Kissing balls Boxwood trees Candle centerpieces with choice of candle colors [...]
Place your order for Christmas trees
Once again, the Franciscan Sisters are making Christmas trees available for purchase at the Franciscan Life Center campus and at the Franciscan Christmas Fair. A symbol of Christ, our Life and Light, a live Christmas tree will be the center of your household’s celebration throughout the Christmas Season! You may choose from the types [...]
In Gratitude for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
The Reverend Jeffrey Romans, Pastor, St. Bridget of Sweden Parish, and Priest-Director, Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, Archdiocese of Hartford, presents Sister Suzanne Gross, FSE, Administrator, Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, with a donation through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Vicariate Outreach Program to help support individuals and families in need of home health care and [...]
Another Great Night for Sports
Sister Barbara Johnson, FSE, Executive Director, Franciscan Life Center, admires a few of the Silent Auction items for the 36th Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction on June 7, 2022, at the Aqua Turf Club. Other items include a two-night stay at the Marriott in Newport, jewelry and lots of sports memorabilia. Honorees: Scott [...]
Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction honoring many of Connecticut’s own
Join us for the 36th Annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Aqua Turf Club Honoring: Scott Burrell, Men’s Head Basketball Coach, SCSU – Saint Francis Award Tina Gonyea, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach, Platt High School – Saint Clare Award Dr. Rhona Free, President, University of Saint Joseph, Jim [...]
Coach Scott Burrell visits Franciscan Life Center
Scott Burrell, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Southern Connecticut State University, recently met with Sister John Frances Lafever, FSE, and Sister Barbara Johnson, FSE, Executive Director of the Franciscan Life Center. Coach Burrell is receiving the Saint Francis Award at the 36th Annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction, on June 7, [...]
Dr. Rhona Free to receive Jim Calhoun Community Service Award
Rhona Free, Ph.D., President, University of Saint Joseph, (center) will receive the Jim Calhoun Community Service Award at this year’s Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction on June 7, 2022, at the Aqua Turf Club. Dr. Free recently visited Sister Barbara Johnson, FSE, Executive Director, Franciscan Life Center, and Sister Suzanne Gross, FSE, Administrator, [...]