During the Month of November, the Church and our country give special remembrance to those who have died. This year, on November 4, 2024, a Lighting the Way Mass and a tree lighting ceremony were held on the campus of the Franciscan Life Center remembering all who have died for [...]
Sister Bernadette Agustin receives a flu shot from Mackenna Fuller, RN, at the recently held flu clinic offered by Beacon Prescriptions and sponsored by Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. In this collaborative effort, over fifty flu and Covid vaccines were administered to Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, employees of the Franciscan Life Center [...]
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care physical therapist, Sister Faith Marie Woolsey, FSE, recently attended the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis along with nine other Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. More than 60,000 people joined in the event. The Sisters attending the Congress are from Franciscan Centers across the United States. [...]
The residents of the Walter Acres, one of the Community-based Aging Programs of the Franciscan Life Center, enjoy the company of friends while dining on Casa di Roma’s fine cuisine. The Meriden restaurant recently held a fund-raising event donating twenty percent of the day’s proceeds for the benefit of the Franciscan Life Center and [...]
The Franciscan Life Center is proud to be the recipient of grants from the Cuno Foundation and the Ion Bank Foundation for its Franciscan Land-based Summer Experiences and Youth Leadership. The grant offers children and youth the opportunity to participate in summer programs fostering animal care, gardening, baking, leadership skills and good old fashion [...]
Emily Jacques, Executive Assistant, USA Waste and Recycling; Sister Suzanne Gross, FSE, Administrator, Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care; Frank Antonacci, COO, and Frank Antonacci, Owner, USA Hauling and Recycling; and Sister Barbara Johnson, FSE, Executive Director, Franciscan Life Center; during a recent visit to the Franciscan Life Center. The Antonacci Family is receiving [...]
Saint Francis Awardee Coach Dan Hurley with UConn players Saint Clare Awardee Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, with Chicago White Sox Manager and Bench Coach Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction Dan Hurley, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Connecticut, to receive Saint Francis [...]
The staff of Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care wishes you a blessed Easter Season filled with hope and joy!
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 [...]
