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.

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.

St. Francis Chapel, Holy Family Convent

2409 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220


Visiting Hours: 12:30-4:30 pm, 7 days a week

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