Summer 2026
For more than 150 years, the School Sisters of St. Francis have demonstrated that education is one of the most powerful ways to transform lives. Rooted in faith and guided by compassion, our mission has reached many generations of learners around the world.
From a child’s first classroom to universities, vocational training, and adult education, our sisters have opened doors to opportunity at every stage of life. We nurture young minds, mentor future leaders, strengthen communities, and inspire lifelong learning, all while sharing God’s love through education.
Today, our educational ministries continue to serve children, youth, and adults across five continents. Every lesson taught, every student encouraged, and every life touched is made possible through the generosity of friends like you.
Your support helps provide educational opportunities where they are needed most and ensures our sisters can continue empowering people through faith, knowledge, and hope.
Thank you for partnering with us to educate hearts, minds, and futures for generations to come.
With gratitude,
| Sister Deborah Fumagalli | Amanda Ferguson |
| President | Director of Mission Advancement |
OPENING DOORS. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.
In our early childhood and elementary education ministries, our sisters nurture children academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We foster a lifelong love of learning while instilling the values of kindness, respect, compassion, and service.
In Dodoma, Tanzania, our sisters have expanded opportunities for children by establishing the area’s first preschool.
Secondary Education
Instilling values of dignity, peace, and respect at Pius XI Catholic High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Encouraging discovery at St. Francis Convent School, Budni, India
Franciscan-centered education at Santa Clara School, Paita, Peru
College and Adult Education
Expanding educational horizons at Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Preparing the next generation of leaders at Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina
Empowering women at the Center for Alternative Programs in Santa Apolonia, Guatemala
Your gift today helps ensure that our sisters can continue bringing hope through education to people of all ages across the United States and around the world. Together, we are enlightening minds and making futures brighter.
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