Learning Opportunities

Join Sr. Jacqueline Spaniola in learning more this fall and joining one of her two classes!

Theology of the Body
Thursdays 12:45-2pm or 7-8:15 pm 9/22-11/17 at St. Al's
Discover the basics of St. John Paul II’s revolutionary teachings on what it means to be a human being—it’ll transform the way you view yourself, others, marriage, and the world.
PowerPoint Presentation + Discussion

The Sacraments Pillar II By Sean Innerst 
Wednesdays 10am or 7pm 9/21-12/7 at St. Anne's or on Zoom
Not only will you learn about the power and purpose of the sacraments, you’ll also discover how these fonts of inexhaustible grace can transform your life, providing strength, healing, and hope.

See the details of these two classes in the flyers below. If you are interested in joining email Sr Jackie or just stop in to see what it is all about.

Topic: Travel accross the U.P. and upper Wisconsin to visit local convents. See what it is like to be a nun with a fun carfull of friends.

Dates:  Nov. 4-6, 2022  
(Friday begins with Supper at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc 5:30 pm  ends Sunday after the 111:15 am dinner )

Locations we will visit: anounced soon 

Cost: none

Registration:   Vocation Retreat Registration - Franciscan Sisters (fscc-calledtobe.org)

Contact Sr Jacqueline with questions, sisterj@mtucatholic.org

Director of Retreat: Sister Jacqueline Spaniola,OSF

Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022
Location: Holy Family Convent, 2409 So. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Cost: NONE - but attendies need to resister
Transportation from St. Albert the Great, Houghton
      - Please contact Sr. Jacquleline Spaniola 
      -  Leaves  from St. Albert the Great: Friday at 2:30 pm
      - Return to St. Albert the Great: Sunday about 5:30 pm  

To Register:      Vocation Retreat Registration - Franciscan Sisters (fscc-calledtobe.org)
See the flyer below for more information:

This retreat date has passed.
View the details below and contact Sr Jacqueline if you are interested in the next retreat opportunity at the St. Francis Convent.

Join Sr. Jacqueline Spaniola for a Silent Retreat which provides a quiet environment to listen to the Lord. The retreat includes Morning prayer, Mass and Evening Prayer with the Sisters living at St. Francis Convent

Friday, April 29 to Tuesday, May 3,  2022
St. Francis Convent, 6835 Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc, WI 54220. [On the property of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity]
Capacity: 8 young Catholic Women ages 19-35 years of age.
Cost: Donation

Retreatants will meet with a Spiritual Director once a day to discuss the stirs of their heart during the retreat and for prayer suggestions for their private prayer times. Retreatants will join the Sisters living at St. Francis Convent in their main chapel for morning prayer, Mass and evening prayer. Retreatants will otherwise be in the House of Prayer and have access to a private chapel, bedroom with private bathroom.  The natural setting of woods, lake and space to walk around the grounds and to visit grottos on the property.

Register today for the Silent Retreat!