Sisters in the News

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, 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

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

We are thrilled to be celebrating the 175th Anniversary of The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi this year! Because it is such a significant event for us, we are celebrating throughout the year,... Read More

On Tuesday, March 19, Father Edward Sanchez presented a very generous check of $4,907 to the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, representing funds collected during February’s “Have A Heart” fundraiser... Read More

As we conclude Catholic Sisters Week , we want to thank our retired Sisters who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Many worked in ministries devoted to creating loving homes and... Read More

“We Sisters sit for long periods during the day as we pray, go to Mass, or watch TV at night. This therapy is so wonderful. It gets us moving again.”  Sister Rosa Suazo, OSF. Age: 90   In December... Read More

On Presidents’ Day, February 19, Sisters Felicia Schlechter and Jean Mariani hosted a lively conversation with Wisconsin State Representative Chris Sinicki. Chris has represented areas in St.... Read More

Sisters of St. Francis Convent celebrated Ash Wednesday yesterday with blessings for Director of Communications Marian Doyle and Facilities Director Jim Guinta as they embark on the Pilgrimage to... Read More

Sisters and staff of St. Francis Convent wore blue on January 11 in solidarity with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign 2024. They also participated in a prayer service at the... Read More