Enflamed by the Spirit, We Bring Peace to the World
Please pray for our sisters who have gathered for General Assembly 2026 in Germany. May the Holy Spirit bless their time together and guide their deliberations as they plan our congregational direction.
Sisters Welcome Lexington Bishop for Franciscan Forum
The School Sisters of St. Francis are delighted to welcome Bishop John Stowe, OFM, Conv., of the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, as presenter for a thought-provoking, daylong forum on Saturday, April 11.
“Our Franciscan Commitment: How are Climate Change, Racism, and Immigration Interrelated?” will be presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee. There is a virtual attendance option for those who are outside Milwaukee or otherwise unable to attend in person.
Bishop Stowe is a Conventual Franciscan who has served as Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington since 2015. He serves on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committee for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and is the Bishop-President of Pax Christi USA.
Complete details about the day, and a link to the registration form, are available on a special event page on this website.
In-person capacity in St. Joseph Hall is limited, so please register as soon as possible to reserve your place. Registrants who choose the virtual attendance option will be able to watch presentations and large group discussions using our congregation’s Ustream streaming channel, and take part in online breakout room discussions.
There is a $15 registration fee (in-person and virtual), which includes lunch for in-person attendees. All registrations and payments must be received no later than March 27, 2026 (in-person room capacity may be reached earlier.)
This forum is hosted by our U.S. Province’s Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Committee as part of our community’s celebration of the Franciscan Jubilee Year.
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