This year, 

we celebrate the 800th anniversary

of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

Pope Leo has declared a Special Jubilee.


We at St. Raphael will seek to remember the “Little Poor Man” of Assisi this fall. St. Francis so loved Jesus that he abandoned his family’s wealth and honor to live a life in total conformity to Jesus Christ. 


The spiritual descendents of St. Francis, like their spiritual father, have a special charism (or gift from the Holy Spirit) to love and care for the “least of these” (Matthew 25:40) – our brothers and sisters in need – as Jesus has called us to do. 


It is this element of Franciscan spirituality that we will explore together in honor of the jubilee year.


Questions? 

Please contact Sara Scheunemann

at pastoral@raphael.org.

Caring for the “Least of These” 

with Tony Pichler


Tuesday, September 29

6:30-7:30 pm


Location: Church


As the Executive Director of Envision Greater Green Bay and in numerous other roles for more than 40 years, Tony has dedicated himself to supporting those who are experiencing homelessness. He co-founded the St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter in Green Bay, as well as the Micah Center, a daytime resource for adults experiencing homelessness.


Join us as Tony shares from his extensive experience caring for “the least of these” and be inspired by his witness to live out the example of St. Francis in our world today. 


No RSVP required.

Works of Mercy Workshop

with Sister Pam Biehl


Monday, October 26: 

Corporal Works of Mercy

2:30-3:45 pm -OR- 6:30-7:45 pm


Tuesday, October 27: 

Spiritual Works of Mercy

2:30-3:45 pm -OR- 6:30-7:45 pm


Location: Good Samaritan Hall


The Works of Mercy are a practical way to live out the call of Jesus to care for the “least of these.” In his recent “Pastoral Invitation to Share Jesus with Others,” Bishop Ricken highlights the corporal and spiritual works of mercy as a tangible means to share the love of Jesus with others. He calls all of us to find ways to incorporate them into our lives. 


But what are the Works of Mercy? 

How can we put them into practice?


We are delighted to welcome Sr. Pam Biehl of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity to help us grow in our understanding and practice of the Works of Mercy through this two-session workshop. 


You are welcome to attend one or both sessions as your schedule allows.


 No RSVP required.