Today’s special edition of The “Center” is a conversation with Sister LaVern Olberding, OSF. Sister LaVern has been a member of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa since 1961. During her time as part of the Clinton Franciscan family, Sister LaVern has served as a grade school teacher, a high school teacher, in faith formation and campus ministry, and as the operations coordinator for the oldest solid surface company in Southern California. Sister LaVern’s current project is founding and serving as the president of the Franciscan Peace Connection in San Diego.  On today’s episode, host Marsha Thrall talks with Sister LaVern about the events that The Franciscan Peace Connection has planned to celebrate the International Day of Peace with their neighbors in the San Diego area. 

Resources

Peace Resource Center of San Diego IDOP Events:

https://www.prcsd.org/our-events/

Learn More About Kale Fest 2023:

https://www.activistsandiego.org/2023/08/29/kale-festival-saturday-sept-23/