USIG Meeting in Rome

Future Focused

Sister Deborah Fumagalli, President of the School Sisters of St. Francis, was among nearly 2,000 sisters who met in Rome for the International Union of Superiors General plenary. Congregational leaders developed a six-year plan to foster a global sisterhood rooted in spirituality, solidarity, and prophetic action.

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Sisters and Associates Celebrate Ministry Milestones

Jubilee 2025On Saturday, June 21, our community will celebrate the lives and ministries of sisters and associates who are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025. Our annual Jubilee Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Chapel beginning at 10:30 a.m.

This year, 34 sisters will celebrate 40, 50, 60, 70, 75, 80, and 90 years of ministry. Sister Rose Mack, age 107, is the first sister in our congregation’s history to reach this remarkable milestone of service.

In addition, associates Jean Hamann and Barbara Kluka will celebrate 50 and 40 years of Associate Relationship with our congregation.

We offer our congratulations, gratitude, and blessings to all our Jubilarians for their many years of faithful service! You are invited to read brief biographical sketches prepared by and for our Jubilarians.

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St. Joseph Chapel

St. Joseph Chapel

Since the School Sisters of St. Francis opened the doors of St. Joseph Chapel more than a century ago, this Milwaukee landmark has been dedicated to the permanent service of God. Our sacred space has nourished the lives of thousands of religious women who have prayed here daily, and today we welcome you to join us for religious services, private devotion, tours, and concerts.
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Associate Clara Isom in Mississippi

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Lay associates share the School Sisters of St. Francis’ commitment to spiritual growth, gospel values, and social impact.

In Memoriam

We remember our sisters who have died since March 2020, when our funerals could no longer be open to the public.

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The School Sisters of St. Francis live the Good News of Jesus and witness to the presence of God as we enter into the lives and needs of people around the world, especially those who are poor. We strive to be a source of new life, new meaning and new hope.  Our Vision is a world transformed through peace, justice and love.

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United States

United States

The School Sisters of St. Francis meet the needs of the times in the United States through their varied ministries.

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Latin America

Latin America

Today our sisters of the Latin American Region serve in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru.

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Europe

Europe

Today our sisters of the European Province serve in Germany and Switzerland.     

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India

India

In India, the School Sisters of St. Francis have served those in need since the 1930s. In October 2015, the School Sisters of St. Francis’ Assisi Province in southern India launched a new mission to Tanzania.

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