Sisters in the News
Sisters Welcome Visitors for “Doors Open” Event
Sister Mary Jeanne Quinlivan greeted guests in the San Damiano chapel at St. Francis Convent. The doors of the convent were open to the public on September 28 as part of Historic Milwaukee’s “Doors... Read More
Celebrating the 2024 Jubilarians
Seated: Sisters Bernadette Grabrian, Lenore Steilen, and Maria Regina Rodriguez. Standing, l to r: Sisters Joanne Meyer, Laverne Sommer, Jane Denning, Kathleen Hurley, Joan Bukrey, Mary Kemen,... Read More
Joyous Celebration Marks 175th Anniversary
Bishop James Schuerman of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee presided at the Mass at the Basilica of St. Josaphat. He is pictured here with (right of bishop) Sister Joanne Schatzlein, OSF, director of The... Read More
Sponsors and Events for 175th Anniversary
After two grueling months crossing land, ocean, and several Great Lakes, two priests from Ettenbeuren, Bavaria, and eleven lay people (five men and six women) of the Third Order of St. Francis of... Read More
Sisters Raise Over $10,000 for Capuchin Walk for the Hungry
The sun shone brightly over St. Francis Convent on June 14 when Sisters and staff took part in the 2024 Capuchin Walk for the Hungry. The 35 walkers logged steps on a path around St.... Read More
Sisters Celebrate 175th Anniversary
The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi celebrated their 175th anniversary on Foundation Day, May 28. The day began with a Mass of thanksgiving attended by Sisters who came from near and far to... Read More
Sisters Welcome Visitors from St. Coletta of Wisconsin
Ten members of the St. Coletta of Wisconsin’s Golden Options program visited St. Francis Convent on May 21. The group played Bingo with Carlina Marlowe of the recreation department, visited the... Read More
Congregation Honored by Milwaukee County Historical Society
On May 9, the Milwaukee County Historical Society honored The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi for their 175-year history of service to others. The Sisters received a commemorative plaque during a... Read More
Franciscan Shore Now Accepting Resident Applications
Franciscan Shore, a residential care apartment complex (RCAC) sponsored by The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, is accepting applications for new residents. The care facility, located on... Read More
Pilgrimage
Over the weekend of April 20-21, The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi hosted 25 Sisters and Affiliates of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (FSPA) from La Crosse, Wis. for a pilgrimage to... Read More