Movin' 4 Missions
The School Sisters of St. Francis invite you to take part in Movin’ 4 Missions, our annual step challenge!
Every step you take from May 1 through May 31 is a step forward in our sisters’ ministries of education, social justice, care of our retired sisters, and the greatest needs of our community.
St. Joseph Chapel: A Franciscan Pilgrimage Site
In a Holy Week message to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Archbishop Jeffrey Grob announced that St. Joseph Chapel has been designated an archdiocesan pilgrimage site for the Franciscan Jubilee Year.
“A special Jubilee Year honoring St. Francis of Assisi was inaugurated on January 10,” Archbishop Grob wrote. “The yearlong celebration has been proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV marking the 800-year anniversary of the saint's death. This Franciscan Jubilee Year is a time for spiritual renewal in the spirit of the 'Poverello' (poor little one) of Assisi.
“During this time, you and I have multiple opportunities to draw from the wellspring of God’s abundant graces by making a pilgrimage to Franciscan churches or places of worship dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi,” Archbishop Grob continued. “These are local opportunities to renew ourselves in St. Francis’ vision and joy.”
We look forward to welcoming many guests to liturgies and special Franciscan events throughout this Jubilee Year!
Throughout the month of April, the bishops of the archdiocese will be visiting and blessing the parish churches and other sacred spaces in the archdiocese that have been designated as pilgrimage sites.
We are delighted to be able to welcome Bishop Jeffrey Haines to St. Joseph Chapel for our blessing on Friday, April 24, at 12:30 p.m. We welcome and encourage all sisters, associates, staff, and friends who are able to join us in Chapel for this festive occasion.
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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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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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Global Impact Around the World
United States
The School Sisters of St. Francis meet the needs of the times in the United States through their varied ministries.
Latin America
Today our sisters of the Latin American Region serve in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru.
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.
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.