Franciscan Life Process Center

05/29/2026

Uplift your community by sponsoring the Beggar’s Bell Bash, a celebration of our mission and an opportunity to support programs in art, counseling, land and music therapy.

As a sponsor, you’ll help your West Michigan community to grow, heal and unlock their fullest potential as God intended. View event sponsorship levels and promotion benefits at LifeProcessCenter.org/beggars-bell-bash.

05/28/2026

Our beautiful rural Lowell campus is the perfect setting for team building, staff meetings, youth retreats or a personal getaway. The serenity of the surroundings contributes to a productive atmosphere to clear minds, hearts and schedules of everyday pressures. Learn more and view pricing by visiting LifeProcessCenter.org/services/retreat-center-and-rental-facilities.

05/26/2026

Fresh, warm bread represents nourishment and connection. Learn how to make delicious flatbread and multigrain bread at the Franciscan Traditions baking class 9 a.m.-noon this Saturday (May 30). Register online at weblink.donorperfect.com/breads.

05/25/2026

We’re creating a collection of unique gifts and experiences from local West Michigan businesses for our Beggar’s Bell Bash silent auction. All attendees will have a chance to shop with purpose as you bid on all-inclusive vacations in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, local golf packages, weekend retreats at the Center, homemade goodie baskets from the sisters and much more. Funds will support the Center’s art, counseling, land and music therapy programs. Learn more and purchase tickets at LifeProcessCenter.org/beggars-bell-bash.

Beggar's Bell Bash Franciscan Life Process Center Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ● 6:00 - 9:00 PM ● Lowell, Michigan Join us for a night of great food, drinks, music, silent auction items and conversations!

05/22/2026

This Sunday, we honor the moment the Holy Spirit brought people together in understanding and faith on Pentecost. May it inspire us to care for and support one another.

05/20/2026

Help your child build life skills, creativity and confidence through our True Adventure Experiences starting in July. Children ages 6-12 will have a blast making new friends, playing games and doing outdoor activities on our 230-acre farm. The themes and dates are below.

🤠 The Wild West – July 13-17: Explore pioneer life with archery, foraging, working with animals and more.
👣 In the Footsteps of St. Francis – July 20-24: Learn about St. Francis through working with animals, cooking and making music.
🖼️ Crafty Creations – July 27-31: Create artwork by using natural supplies like flowers, leaves and stones.

Learn more and register at weblink.donorperfect.com/2026TrueAdv.

05/19/2026

Executive Director Sister Gabriella Pettirossi, FSE, and Center Director Sandy Koteskey were pleased to be on The Shelley Irwin Show to talk about the upcoming Beggar’s Bell Bash on Tuesday, June 9. Learn more about the impactful fundraiser and the programs it will benefit by listening at wgvunews.org/the-shelley-irwin-show/2026-05-19/the-beggars-bell-bash.

Register for the Beggar’s Bell Bash at LifeProcessCenter.org/beggars-bell-bash/.

Sandy Kotesky and Gabriella Pettirossi join us

05/18/2026

We invite you to the Franciscan Life Process Center Beggar’s Bell Bash 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. The evening will be filled with great food, drinks, music, a silent auction and feature keynote speaker Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE. Her inspiring presentation, “Loving Creation in the Spirit of St. Francis,” will draw from her unique perspective as both a Franciscan sister and scientist with a doctorate in civil and environmental engineering and a master’s degree in theology and soil science.

Learn more and purchase tickets at LifeProcessCenter.org/beggars-bell-bash.

Beggar's Bell Bash Franciscan Life Process Center Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ● 6:00 - 9:00 PM ● Lowell, Michigan Join us for a night of great food, drinks, music, silent auction items and conversations!

05/14/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, when Christ returned to heaven and tasked us with the mission to carry His love into the world. It’s a reminder that we are called to be His hands and feet – serving others with compassion, humility and hope. Learn more about the meaning of the Ascension at vaticannews.va/en/liturgical-holidays/solemnity-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord.html.

05/12/2026

Sign up for our next Workday with the Sisters from 9:30 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 16. Invite your family or friends to volunteer and work alongside the Franciscan Sisters on projects like land maintenance, harvesting, canning produce, farm chores and a variety of seasonal tasks.

All are welcome to stay for lunch, which will be served at noon. Sign up at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026WorkdayWithSisters.