By: Jennifer Willems - November 6, 2019 -
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Christmas, Heading Avenue Franciscans, ornament, Rolan Johnson, Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse
The 2019 Rolan Johnson ornament being sold by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception is based on the 1985 Christmas card created by the Peoria artist and printer. The title of the collectible ornament is "There Is a Peace." (The Catholic Post/Jennifer Willems)
WEST PEORIA — For many years, Rolan Johnson’s elaborate, colorful Christmas cards reminded people what the season was really all about. While the Peoria artist and printer is gone, the tradition lives on in collectible ornaments based on his artwork and sold to benefit the retirement fund of the Sisters of St. Francis of the […]
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By: The Catholic Post - November 21, 2018 -
News Article
Heading Avenue Franciscans, novice, Sister Subha Clare
Sister Subha Clare
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception, also known as the Heading Avenue Franciscans, welcomed Subha Ramesh as a novice during a prayer service on Nov. 10. She is now known as Sister Subha Clare. Born in Chennai, India, Sister Subha Clare immigrated with her family to the United States, when she was […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - March 23, 2017 -
News Article
Heading Avenue Franciscans, Immaculate Conception, Mourisse, President, West Peoria
Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse, OSF
WEST PEORIA — Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse, OSF, has been elected to serve as president of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception. She succeeds Sister Paula Vasquez, OSF, who will complete her second term in June. Elected to serve on the general council were: Sister Irene Marie Fritch of Peoria, vice president, […]
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