July 2005

In 1988 the General Assembly of the School Sisters of St. Francis established the ICE Program, an interprovincial program for newer members with perpetual vows.  The purpose is to generate enthusiasm for the multicultural identity of the congregation, foster leadership skills in the sisters who participate, deepen the spirit, charism, history and mission of the community and achieve greater understanding and unity among the sisters of all provinces.

The first International Community Experience took place in 1994, followed by other meetings in 1997, 2001 and now 2005.

During July 2005, fourteen participants and three coordinators from the five provinces of the School Sisters of St. Francis gathered for this experience at the Motherhouse of the congregation in Milwaukee. 

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