The Fireplace was featured in our local newspaper, the Hyde Park Herald.

For most of my adult life, I have lived in intentional community. I’ve shared a home and the rhythms of daily life with a variety of people who are committed to being more than roommates: we are committed to being a team who cares for each other and shares a joint purpose.

“Welcome to the Fireplace “ is an original song by Greg Sutherland, a member of our extended community! Please enjoy this recording of his performance at a Fireplace Open Mic Night (May 19, 2023).

Angela Paviglianiti writes: Over the past year and a half, the gift of being in relationship with this intergenerational community of Franciscan religious women and lay spiritual companions has been a radical source of healing for me, which has given me the courage to discern how I am being invited to serve the next chapter of my life. 

The Fireplace is seeking new members for our residential community!

Sr Julia was a guest speaker at the recent International Conference on Cohesive Societies held in Singapore. She speaks on this podcast about community life and The Fireplace.

Sr. Julia reflects on happenings in The Fireplace backyard for Global Sisters Report.

CatholicChicago podcast interviews Sr. Sharon about the The Fireplace!

Abby wrote about community, the Fireplace, and the Catholic Worker movement in the summer 2022 newsletter of St. Francis Catholic Worker (our friends on the north side!).

The Fireplace, and other projects like it, are outgrowths from the deep roots of religious life, a way that the movement of the Spirit continues to stir the hearts of the faithful.

A hand-drawn introduction to our community.

As the Fireplace enters its second year, we need you to join us in this mission. Will you help the Fireplace put down deeper roots by donating?

Here is a virtual bouquet of flowers I picked from our backyard <3

Thanks for journeying with us!

A month of fun events and good friends!

Julia reflects on The Fireplace and religious life for Global Sisters Report.

Blessing our new home!

Julia reflects on why she felt called to start The Fireplace in this Messy Jesus Business blog post.