Building Bridges Through Faith and Fellowship

By Rosaura Solano

The Chapel Outreach Committee of the School Sisters of St. Francis has been actively working to build meaningful connections with parishes in the Milwaukee neighborhood surrounding St. Joseph Chapel. One such connection has blossomed with the Parish of St. John Paul II.

Recently, Sister Matilde Maravi of our International Leadership Team gave a presentation to the parish’s youth group on the theme, “My relationship with my neighbor.”  Following this gathering, 19 members of the youth group visited Sacred Heart to spend time with the resident sisters. Together, they shared stories and enjoyed a creative activity – coloring festive Halloween-themed drawings. The visit was filled with warmth, laughter, and a spirit of community. The teens produced a video slide show of their visit to Sacred Heart, which you can watch on our YouTube channel.

After spending time with the sisters, the group toured St. Joseph Chapel, guided by Sister Mary Boyd. The teens and their leaders were deeply moved by the chapel’s beauty and sacred atmosphere. You can also watch a video slide show of their chapel tour on our YouTube channel. Inspired by the experience, they expressed interest in organizing future visits to share the chapel’s splendor with more parishioners.