School Sisters of St. Francis

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Our Stories

School Sisters of St. Francis range in age from 27 to over 100, come from all walks of life, diverse career tracks, and wide-ranging interests and opinions. We’re all connected by membership in this community of women seeking to live out the gospel. Here you have an opportunity to meet just a few of our 1,200 members.

How did we decide? Read our vocation stories to find out.

Sr. Mary Ann Meyer In 6th grade one of the sisters asked the class to consider religious life. I went home and asked my mom if she had ever thought of becoming a sister. >> Read Sr. Mary Ann's story		Sr. Mary Hauke I wanted to help others and make the world a better place, but I knew I could not do that alone. >> Read Sr. Mary's story

Sr. Evlyn Schnieders Even at seventy-eight I am still amazed that I am a School Sister, given my intuitive and passionate nature. >> Read Sr. Evlyn's story		Sr. Jane Marie Bradish I was studying in the school commons when a chicken bone landed in my Calculus book. >> Read Sr. Jane Marie's story

Sr. Joan Egan My family—especially my children—have always been verbal about their wishes to see me happy in my life. >> Read Sr. Joan's story		Sr. Katy LaFond One day I made the decision to get married and I told myself I would not look back. It was the hardest decision I ever made! >> Read Sr. Katy's story >> Visit Sr. Katy's blog >> Giving Voice article