General Assembly
Election

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Elections of a new International Team occur after a discernment process, during which there is consensus-building. Aspects of discernment include: clarification of expectations, personal reflection, conversations with nominees, small group work, and the election itself. See daily summaries for more information

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Election Results
March 25, 2006

The School Sisters of St. Francis have elected a new International Leadership Team, to take office on July 1, 2006 and serve until June 30, 2010. SSSF General Assembly delegates from all five provinces of the School Sisters in the United States, Latin America, North India, South India and Europe elected the Team on Saturday, March 25. They were officially announced during a solemn Vesper Service in the St. Joseph Center Chapel in Milwaukee, Wis., the Motherhouse for the Congregation.

The new International Leadership Team members are:

Sisters Patricia, Arlene, Rita and Kathleen

Sister Kathleen Kluthe, President;
Sister Patricia Baier, Vice President;
Sister Arlene Woelfel, Vice President;
Schwester Rita Eble, Vice President.

We thank them for their “yes” to serve in Congregational leadership and we ensure them of the love and support of the School Sisters throughout the coming years.  Thank you for your prayers during this time of discernment and election.

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Photos from March 25, 2006

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March 23, 2006

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