Vocation Stories – Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago

Bishop Bob shares his vocation story and other reflections on Faith ND Podcast!

Posted on November 30, 2024December 12, 2024 by Franciscans of the Eucharist

Bishop Bob was recently featured on the Faith ND Podcast to kick off their “Everyday Holiness” series. In the episode, Bishop Bob shares about his vocation to be a Franciscan, the ways he has served over his lifetime, and his current role as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is a beautifully…

Article Highlighting a Future Postulant’s Discernment Journey

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Franciscans of the Eucharist

Those of you who live near by and are regulars at the Mission may remember Anna, one of the Notre Dame students who served with us over the summer in 2023. Anna’s time with us helped her to more clearly hear the call of God in her life, and she is now planning to enter…

Eucharistic Adoration: doing is good; being is even better

Posted on February 15, 2024April 4, 2024 by Franciscans of the Eucharist

Reflection by Sr. Alicia I am not totally sure how my parents felt when I told them I’d signed up for the 3 AM hour of prayer on Good Friday when I was 16 years old. Our parish had invited us to “watch an hour” with Jesus, and I certainly didn’t want him to be…

Sr. Emily Featured on Newsy!

Posted on October 21, 2020October 27, 2022 by Franciscans of the Eucharist

Thanks to Cody and everyone at Newsy for featuring Sr. Emily’s vocation journey!

Sr. Emily Interview with Fr. Tom!

Posted on June 27, 2020March 3, 2024 by Franciscans of the Eucharist

Thank you to Fr. Tom McCarthy for interviewing Sr. Emily about her vocation journey. Sr. Emily is a proud alumna of Providence High School and Vilanova University, two fantastic Augustinian schools. She has been blessed by the friendship and accompaniment of many Augustinian priests and brothers, including Fr. Tom, as she’s grown in her relationship…