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Franciscan Sisters Trade Oversight Of ‘Big Business’ To Focus On Social Justice

A combined graduation and May Crowning ceremony in the 1950s. During May Crowning, participants present flowers to a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration founded St. Francis hospital in La Crosse in 1883. A sister cares for patients in a women's unit.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Homecoming is celebrated by students and past graduates of the St. Francis school of nursing at the old St. Francis hospital. The building still exists as the Professional Arts Building on the Mayo campus in La Crosse.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Sister Mechtilde Curti (L) instructs a pair of pharmacy aides at St. Francis hospital.
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A group of sisters participating in a 2017 march and rally for immigration rights at La Crosse's Cameron Park.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Each Good Friday, sisters participate in a social justice walk.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

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