Franciscan Life Process Center

09/03/2026

🎨 We have seats open in our October art workshops with Douglas Fryer, Eric Michaels, Richard Jordan Plein, Patrick Lee and Margaret Dyer artist. Take a look at their spectacular work!

See something that inspires you? Learn from these talented artists by signing up for an art workshop at LifeProcessCenter.org/classes.

09/01/2026

Our very own Sister Damien Marie Savino, FSE, Ph.D., is now a published author! Her book, "Learning the Language of Creation" explores care for Creation through a Franciscan lens. Join us for a special book launch and signing event on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE. Signed books will be available for $20. Call 616.897.7842 to register.

08/26/2026

The Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk is more than a 5K – it brings together the community to support life-changing music therapy and impactful land restoration projects.

Each year, our music therapy program serves 300 community members, helping to reduce stress and strengthen emotional well-being. Help increase access to music therapy, which often is not covered by health insurance, by signing up for the Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk at RunSignUp.com/Race/MI/Lowell/FranciscanRhythmsTrail5KRunWalk.

Learn more about our music therapy at LifeProcessCenter.org/services/music-therapy.

The Franciscan Rhythms Trail 5K Run & Walk is on Saturday October 3, 2026. It includes the following events: Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run, Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run - Walk, and Kids Fun Run.

08/24/2026

🍞😋 While you’re registering for this year’s Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk , be sure to order fresh bread made by the sisters. Tasty whole wheat, oatmeal and dilly casserole bread are available for purchase at RunSignUp.com/Race/Store/MI/Lowell/FranciscanRhythmsTrail5KRunWalk. Pick up your bread order before or after the race.

All proceeds will benefit our music therapy program and land restoration efforts.

08/19/2026

🎨 We have seats open in our September art workshops with Art by Barbara Schilling, Stan Kurth, MaryBeth Karaus and Joe Paquet. These acclaimed artists are teaching creative sessions to explore color temperature and saturation in landscape paintings, prismatic palettes and more techniques. These photos are a sneak peek into their work. Register at LifeProcessCenter.org/classes.

08/17/2026

🏆 This year’s Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk will feature awards for the top three race participants. Top finishers will receive a medal.

Join the friendly competition and support our programs by signing up at RunSignUp.com/Race/MI/Lowell/FranciscanRhythmsTrail5KRunWalk.

08/13/2026

Healing happens here, and you can be part of it.

By sponsoring the Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk, you’re increasing access to music therapy for 300 community members each week and helping preserve the natural beauty of our Lowell campus. Together, we’re creating space for wellness, connection and care.

➡️ View sponsorship opportunities: lifeprocesscenter.org/annual-trail-run/.

08/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🌳 Join us for our annual Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3. At 9:15 a.m., race participants will follow a course through a beautiful pine forest and restored prairie and gardens at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE. This all-fitness-levels event will benefit our music therapy program and land restoration efforts.

Sign up to at RunSignUp.com/Race/MI/Lowell/FranciscanRhythmsTrail5KRunWalk. Register by Sept. 16 to guarantee a race T-shirt.

The Franciscan Rhythms Trail 5K Run & Walk is on Saturday October 3, 2026. It includes the following events: Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run, Franciscan Rhythms Trail Run - Walk, and Kids Fun Run.

08/05/2026

We’re hosting Mass 10-11 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of our ongoing series for the celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis as declared by Pope Leo XIV. Bishop David John Walkowiak will lead Mass at our Lowell campus chapel, 11650 Downes St. NE, followed by an education session about St. Francis of Assisi’s charisms with the sisters.

07/31/2026

Reconnect with God and your faith community: Join us for a special penance service 7-8 p.m. this Sunday (Aug. 2) as we celebrate the Feast of the Pardon of Assisi during this Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi. The service will take place at our Lowell campus, 11650 Downes St. NE, and confessions will follow.