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Your support on Dec. 3 can help restore the integrity and beauty of historic St. Joseph Chapel.

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Join Our Christmas Celebration!

The School Sisters of St. Francis invite you to join us the weekend of December 14-15 as we celebrate this Christmas season with an exhibit of crèches from around the world, and presentations about the first nativity scene created by St. Francis of Assisi.

The exhibit will be open both days from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Hall at St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee. Presentations will be offered at 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30 p.m.

Ample free parking will be available in our St. Joseph Center lot (enter at 29th Street and Orchard Street) or our Sacred Heart lot (enter and 28th Street and Lapham Street).

Other dates to remember this Advent and holiday season:

  • Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Mass on Sunday, December 8, 9 a.m., St. Joseph Hall
  • Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mass on Thursday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m., St. Joseph Hall
  • Christmas Eve: Mass on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Hall
  • Christmas Day: Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m., St. Joseph Hall

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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

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

Latin America

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

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Europe

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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