Celebrating 150 Years

Celebrating 150 Years

Our “Alive” magazine spotlights many familiar faces and sisters’ stories from our congregation’s 150 years of ministry.    

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St. Joseph Chapel

St. Joseph Chapel Renovation to Begin in June

After consulting with experts in the field of church architecture, the International Leadership Team and Office of Mission Advancement have announced plans to undertake an extensive renovation of St. Joseph Chapel starting this summer.

The project will include plastering, painting, tile repair and cleaning to address issues that are crucial to maintaining the integrity and beauty of our historic, 107-year-old chapel.

“Our team conferred with numerous architects, engineers, and craftspeople, and it is clear to us that we cannot defer maintenance on the Chapel,” said Sister Deb Fumagalli, President of our congregation. “St. Joseph Chapel is a sacred treasure, and we must be responsible stewards in preserving and enhancing its safety, integrity, and beauty. Taking these restoration and preservation steps now will help to ensure that it remains a beloved worship space for generations to come.”

Work on the chapel’s plaster, marble, mosaics, and windows will begin in mid-June, following our community’s celebration of Jubilee on June 15. A team of expert artisans from the nationally acclaimed Daprato Rigali Studios in Chicago has been chosen to perform the renovations.

The project is scheduled to take between nine and 12 months to complete. The chapel is expected to be accessible for worship on weekends and for special weekday liturgies for the majority of the project.

Watch for regular updates and photos of the work in progress once renovation begins.

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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 meet the needs of the times in the United States through their varied ministries.

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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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