Movin' 4 Missions 2023

Movin' 4 Missions

The School Sisters of St. Francis invite you to take part in Movin’ 4 Missions, our third annual step challenge. Registration has begun and the event starts Monday, May 1. Choose a mission, assemble your team, and GET MOVIN’.You’ll be making a forever difference, one step at a time.  Learn more


 

Sisters’ Beer Garden Returns June 10

All friends of the community are invited to make a pint-sized difference by supporting the School Sisters of St. Francis’ fifth annual Sister Water Beer Garden on Saturday, June 10!

The family-friendly event will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Center garden at 29th Street at Orchard Street on Milwaukee’s south side.

All proceeds will benefit the thousands of people our sisters minister with around the world, providing access to pure water and reliable clean energy.

Your first beverage purchase includes one of our legacy pint glasses with the Sister Water Beer Garden logo. Beverage options include two special beers that Lakefront Brewing Company is crafting for the School Sisters of St. Francis!

  • “Ale Mary” a German-style ale that balances Pilsner malt and sharp noble hops in an easy-drinking, crisp-finishing brew
     
  • “Our Lager,” an amber lager with a medium-light body and a dash of caramel malt sweetness, pleasing hop notes, and a crisp finish

We will also have root beer on tap, wine, other soft drinks, and water available for purchase. Food options available for purchase include a BBQ shredded chicken sliders plate, a bratwurst sandwich plate, and hot pretzels.

Milwaukee’s Hot Off the Grill band return as our musical guests for this summer’s event, and they’ll be performing an entertaining blend of classic rock favorites with a dash of country – the perfect soundtrack for the evening!

Mark your calendar and visit our event webpage for complete details!

Upcoming Events

Please wait while we gather your results.

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.
Learn More

Associate Clara Isom in Mississippi

Become a Lay Associate

Lay associates share the School Sisters of St. Francis’ commitment to spiritual growth, gospel values, and social impact.

In Memoriam

We remember our sisters who have died since March 2020, when our funerals could no longer be open to the public.

St. Joseph Appeal

St. Joseph Appeal

You are truly the one enabling us to continue
meeting the basic human needs of so many people.

 

Help our Mission

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.

Donate

Learn about:

Image Map

United States

United States

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

Learn More

Latin America

Latin America

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

Learn More

Europe

Europe

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

Learn More

India

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.

Learn More