Franciscan Spirituality Center

Franciscan Spirituality Center The Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a peaceful and welcoming place dedicated to anyone seeking God, meaning and wholeness.

Rooted in the Gospels and sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, the Franciscan Spirituality Center is a sacred place of peace and hospitality for those seeking spiritual renewal, personal and professional growth, healing, transformation and deeper self-awareness. We offer retreats and programs, spiritual direction for groups and individuals, mindfulness workshops, various yog

a classes, opportunities for artistic expression and an innovative three-year training program to help people become compassionate, nonjudgmental listeners. All are welcome! To donate to our mission, simply text FSC to 608-292-2999.

Best wishes on your retirement, Kathy Holman! Happy Birthday on Sunday. We’ll miss working with you!
06/19/2026

Best wishes on your retirement, Kathy Holman! Happy Birthday on Sunday. We’ll miss working with you!

Ann Walsvik, SDPP associate, typically works remotely, but we're enjoying having her here this week to companion Cohort ...
06/18/2026

Ann Walsvik, SDPP associate, typically works remotely, but we're enjoying having her here this week to companion Cohort 18 during their practicum! Ann provides administrative and outreach support for our innovative spiritual director training program. Set up temporarily in the lower-level hallway, she joked that she has "the smallest desk but the biggest office."

FSC Director Jean Pagliaro (can you spot her?) was happy to attend and reconnect with Sam and Mayor Shaundel.
06/18/2026

FSC Director Jean Pagliaro (can you spot her?) was happy to attend and reconnect with Sam and Mayor Shaundel.

SDPP Cohort 18 celebrated FSC receptionist Kathy Holman's upcoming retirement with thoughtful gifts during their practic...
06/18/2026

SDPP Cohort 18 celebrated FSC receptionist Kathy Holman's upcoming retirement with thoughtful gifts during their practicum this week. Today is Kathy's last full day in the office if you want to stop by and wish her well!

We have a house full of Spiritual Direction Preparation Program participants here for their practicum week. Some of them...
06/17/2026

We have a house full of Spiritual Direction Preparation Program participants here for their practicum week. Some of them headed out to Fork & Fable Crafthouse for a delicious dinner last night.

If you are interested in training to become a compassionate listener, consider SDPP. We are accepting applications for the next cohort (starting this fall) until July 1. Details here: https://www.fscenter.org/content/spiritual-direction/spiritual-direction-preparation-program-sdpp

If you or someone you love lives with chronic illness, you'll want to check out our Heal Your Story Retreat (in-person) ...
06/16/2026

If you or someone you love lives with chronic illness, you'll want to check out our Heal Your Story Retreat (in-person) (August 7-8) with presenter Julianne Lepp. This interview is a good introduction to her book:

Elva Crist Sometimes significant growth and connection can emerge from pain. On October 14, Eau Claire writer Julianne Lepp will release her new book, Tend to Your Spirit: Mindful Living With Chronic Illness, which speaks to this very issue. Lepp cowrote this exploration of chronic pain with Fl

Address

920 Market Street
La Crosse, WI
54601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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