Franciscan Ministries

10/16/2026

Check out the video! It was a beautiful day to celebrate the Ground Blessing and Groundbreaking of our new IL expansion at our beautiful University Place campus, located in West Lafayette, IN. The expansion will add 62 independent-living residences, a new Town Center, more dining venues, wellness, living spaces and outdoor areas!

A big thank you to our residents, depositors, community leaders, partners and Home Office team members for making this day a huge success.

10/16/2026

Waiting until care is urgently needed can make an already emotional decision feel even heavier.

Long-Term Care Planning Month is a good time to learn what your options look like before you need to choose one. Our free guide explains the different levels of senior living and care so families can better understand what kind of support may make sense now or down the road.

A little knowledge today can make future conversations feel much less overwhelming. Download your free copy: https://heyor.ca/1woP3G

10/15/2026

A seat at the table means more when someone notices you’re there.

Families often look for full calendars and welcoming gathering spaces when considering senior living. Real connection goes deeper. It grows when someone remembers what makes your loved one laugh or checks in after a difficult day.

Feeling known can steady a person through change and help a new place begin to feel like home: https://heyor.ca/EFQjO5

Learn how meaningful relationships can help address loneliness in older adults and why being around people is not the same as feeling connected.

10/10/2026

Mental health continues to matter as we age, especially through changes involving health, independence or the loss of someone close. Giving older adults space to talk openly about how they are feeling can help families recognize when a difficult day has become something that deserves more attention.

10/08/2026

A familiar morning walk or a few quiet minutes of prayer before bed can give the day a reassuring rhythm. For older adults, that steadiness may ease stress and make healthy choices easier to keep up with.

At Franciscan Ministries, we encourage routines that fit the person and leave room for changing needs. Start with one anchor in the day, then build from there.

Read our blog: https://heyor.ca/0pUEtS

Learning how to build a routine that works for you can lead to a more vibrant and meaningful life in senior living.

10/07/2026

In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, the Home Office had the joy of participating in a Pet & Plant blessing with Franciscan Village. It was a beautiful day to gather and celebrate the beauty of creation. 🐾🪴🐥🐢

10/06/2026

We are so proud to shine a light on Al Sutton, a resident at The Village at Victory Lakes, who is featured on the front cover of the Lake County Journal! 📰✨

Al’s story is a wonderful reminder of the vibrant lives and inspiring journeys of those in our community.

Take a moment to read his full story here: https://heyor.ca/mtmM5Y

Lake County Journal - 10/01/2026

10/06/2026

Long-term care planning gives older adults a voice in decisions that may otherwise need to be made during a stressful moment. Talking about preferences ahead of time can also help families better understand what matters to their loved one and begin exploring options without the pressure of an immediate need.

Long-Term Care Planning Month is a good reason to put that conversation on the calendar. You do not need every answer before you start. You just need to begin.

10/05/2026

This Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, we’re celebrating the incredible team members who nourish our residents each day. Thank you for serving with care, compassion and joy, and making every meal meaningful.