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The School Sisters of St. Francis believe that every child has a right to an education, regardless of gender, class, or religion. We help students develop in their consciousness of human dignity, and nurture their growth in knowledge and social sensitivity.

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Listen to Sister Maureen’s Podcast Interview Online

Just Politics logoCatholic sisters across the state of Wisconsin marked Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14) by taking to the airwaves and internet to bring awareness and call for action to stop racism, forced migration, and climate change.

The latest edition of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and U.S. Catholic Magazine’s “Just Politics” podcast features Sister Maureen Jerkowski of our U.S. Province as one of the guests. Sister Maureen discusses her immigration advocacy work and shares perspectives on forced migration and racism. Sister ministered for nearly 20 years on the southern border and since 2017, she has ministered with unaccompanied, undocumented minors awaiting placement in the Chicago area.

You can hear Sister Maureen on the podcast “Ten Years of an Eco-Pope” at
https://uscatholic.org/justpolitics/ Sister Maureen’s segment begins at 32:00.

You can also hear Sister Margaret Kruse of the Lake Franciscans on the March 10 edition of “A Nun’s Life” podcast, discussing her involvement with Sisters Program South. Sister Margaret talks about the vulnerability of the women seeking help, and the combined efforts of the religious organizations who have partnered in support of the program. Listen at https://anunslife.org/podcasts (under In Good Faith podcast).

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St. Joseph Chapel

St. Joseph Chapel

Since the School Sisters of St. Francis opened the doors of St. Joseph Chapel more than a century ago, this Milwaukee landmark has been dedicated to the permanent service of God. Our sacred space has nourished the lives of thousands of religious women who have prayed here daily, and today we welcome you to join us for religious services, private devotion, tours, and concerts.
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The School Sisters of St. Francis live the Good News of Jesus and witness to the presence of God as we enter into the lives and needs of people around the world, especially those who are poor. We strive to be a source of new life, new meaning and new hope.  Our Vision is a world transformed through peace, justice and love.

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United States

The School Sisters of St. Francis meet the needs of the times in the United States through their varied ministries.

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Latin America

Today our sisters of the Latin American Region serve in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru.

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Today our sisters of the European Province serve in Germany and Switzerland.     

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India

In India, the School Sisters of St. Francis have served those in need since the 1930s. In October 2015, the School Sisters of St. Francis’ Assisi Province in southern India launched a new mission to Tanzania.

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