Sisters in the News

To celebrate our 175th anniversary, we are excited to offer a special thank-you gift to our generous supporters this December. When you sign up to make a monthly recurring gift of $10 or more or give... Read More

 Sister Margaret Gardner, OSF, 103 years old, was truly a "master gardener" who lovingly nurtured a love for learning in her students and compassionately cared for people in need in her pastoral... Read More

The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi will hold their annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their convent campus in Saint Francis. Sister-created art, crafts,... Read More

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

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

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

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

              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

  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

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