Press Release
Contact: Gretchen Rossi
203-237-8084

The Franciscan Life Center, Meriden, wishes to thank The Cuno Foundation and the Ion Bank Foundation for supporting the Franciscan Land-based Summer Experiences for Children and Youth Leadership.  The summer activities were educational, cultural, challenging and fun.

Summer Fun

Digging for gold? No, potatoes!
Sister Francesca Silver provides a garden experience for the younger children.

Summer Fun

A group of young boys enjoys making friends with one of the Sisters’ goats.

Summer Fun

Team work.
Dr. Tom Finn, Director of LEAP, helps the team belay during the Youth Leadership Program.

Summer Fun

A Youth Leadership Program participant meets the challenge of the high ropes course.