Doors Open Milwaukee Spotlights
St. Joseph Chapel
The School Sisters of St. Francis will once again be participating in Historic Milwaukee, Inc.’s Doors Open Milwaukee open house weekend. St. Joseph Chapel, located in our international motherhouse, will be open for free self-guided tours this Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitors will have a chance to see the chapel’s 115 stained-glass windows, detailed mosaics, soaring marble columns, intricate carvings, and beautifully restored paintings in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. Guests can stroll through the main chapel and Adoration Chapel at their own pace, and pause for a quiet time of reflection if they wish.
If you have questions, sisters will be on hand to provide more information and point out some of the highlights of this historic, 109-year-old place of worship. Photography is welcome, including tripods.
Whether this is your first visit to St. Joseph Chapel or you have many fond memories of past visits, all are welcome for this opportunity to enjoy the beauty of a true architectural gem that has inspired and dazzled generations of guests from around the world.
Please note that although Doors Open Milwaukee is a two-day event, St. Joseph Chapel will only be participating on Saturday, September 26. The chapel will not be open for touring on Sunday, September 27. Everyone is welcome to join the sisters for the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, but the chapel will be closed following Mass.
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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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