Asha Bhavan

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At Asha Bhavan, our sisters offer immediate assistance and a lifetime of loving, compassionate support to marginalized and oppressed women.

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Sisters Celebrate the Life of St. Francis

"Brother Francis" by Sister Dorothy Bock, SSSFEach year at this time, our community gathers to remember St. Francis on two very special days.

On October 3, we mark his passing from earthly life into his new eternal life with God – the Transitus. All are invited to join our sisters this Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel as we celebrate Francis’ journey of love and praise to God. This unique service includes songs, prayers, and dramatic readings, culminating in a lighting ceremony.

Then, this Sunday, please join our sisters as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi with Mass at the special time of 10 a.m. This will be a joyful celebration of our patron saint that will fill St. Joseph Chapel with beautiful music.

For those outside Milwaukee, or otherwise unable to attend in person, both Friday’s service and Sunday’s Mass will be streamed live (and recorded for later viewing) on our congregation's Ustream channel: https://video.ibm.com/channel/school-sisters-of-st-francis

Image: “Brother Francis,” by Sister Dorothy Bock

 

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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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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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Tanzania

From coast to coast, the School Sisters of St. Francis honor our community’s Franciscan heritage at the same time that we touch the lives and hearts of new generations through our many ministries.      

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