Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi

Wine and Vine Event Raises Funds for Arbor

The 2010 Wine and Vine was held on the Motherhouse grounds on August 14 to raise funds for the restoration of the arbor and plantings. View...

Cancelled Walk-Run Event is OSF Success

Although the run-walk for St. Ben's Community Meal was cancelled on July 22 due to storms, the OSF Team provided a record donation for the project. View...

28 Sisters Celebrate Jubilees

On Sunday, July 25, 28 Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi commemorated their anniversaries of religious profession. View...

Sisters Expand Garden at Motherhouse

Gardening is a tradition with the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, and a recent newsletter gives some of that history. This year the vegetable garden area was expanded and the grape arbor will see more improvements. View...

First VMMA Convent Campout Held at Motherhouse

The first convent campout sponsored by VMMA (Vocation Ministers of the Milwaukee Archdiocese) was held at the Motherhouse June 11-12. View...

2010 Wine and Vine Event Announced

The 2010 Wine and Vine fundraising event for the grape arbor on the Motherhouse grounds has been set for Saturday, August 14. View...

Congregation Director Attends UISG

Sr. Florence Deacon attended the Plenary Assembly of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) in Rome from May 7 to 11 View...

Congregation Celebrate Founders Day

Sisters and associates gathered at the Motherhouse on May 28 to mark the 161st anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. View...

Community Honors Retiree

Sr. Ruth May was honored on April 23 for 19 years of service at St. Francis Convent as a coordinator for the sisters living at the Motherhouse. View...

Gospel Choir Performs at St. Francis Chapel

The Gospel Choir of Grinnell College, Iowa, gave a concert at the Chapel at the Motherhouse during the students' spring break. View...

Sister Named Outstanding Teacher

Sr. Rita Haderer has been honored as an outstanding teacher within the Milwaukee parental Choice Program. View...

Sisters Celebrate Earth Day

Thursday is the 40th anniversary celebration of Earth Day at the Motherhouse. The full day of activities will culminate with a 7 p.m program open to the public. View...

Archbishop Celebrates Liturgy with Sisters

The newly-installed Archbishop of Milwaukee celebrated morning Liturgy with the Sisters in St. Francis Chapel at the Motherhouse on March 11. View...

Unique View of Grounds

Sr. Stella DeVenuta was able to capture this photo of the Motherhouse complex from her airplane window on January 3. View...

Nuns' Build Volunteer

Recently, Sr. Rose Martin Weldgen traveled to New Orleans to participate in a nonprofit rebuilding project to help St. Bernard Civil Parish and New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina. View...

New Year Is Celebrated with First Breakfast

Milwaukee area sisters and associates welcome 2010 with a breakfast at a local restaurant. View...

Remembering Those in Grave Need

Sister choreographs opening prayer movement for annual celebration of activist's life and ministry View...

Sister Musicians Gather

Luncheon honored congregation musician who celebrated her 94th birthday in December. View...

Motherhouse Ornament Available

St. Francis Convent, the Motherhouse of the Congregation, is depicted by an ornament that is now available through the Fund Development Office. View...

Fall Events at the Motherhouse

Each fall, a special lunch is held for the sisters who are retiring from full ministry. Events are also planned for the retired sisters who reside at the Motherhouse. View...

2009 Annual Halloween Dance

Each year the sisters gather for a dinner and dance in the Troubadour Room for the Halloween Holiday. Many arrive in costumes for the festivities. View...

Pet Blessing Held in Honor of Francis of Assisi

The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi sponsored a pet blessing on the Motherhouse grounds in honor of their patron's feast day. View...

Peace Pole Rededicated

In recognition of the International Day of Peace, the Peace Pole on the Motherhouse grounds was rededicated. View...

Sr. Lorraine McGraw Professes Vows

On October 4, Sr. Lorraine McGraw professed perpetual vows as a Sister of St. Francis of Assisi. View...

Pet Blessing Slated for October 3

In observance of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a Pet Blessing will be held on Saturday, October 3. View...

Congregation Featured in Exhibit

Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is among the hundreds of congregations featured in the Women & Spirit exhibit that made its debut in Cincinnati earlier this year. View...

Sisters Participate in Run/Walk

OSF Team raised more than $2,000 for St. Ben's Community Meal Walk/Run in July. View...

Jubilarians Celebrate Profession Anniversaries

23 Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi were honored on Sunday, July 16, as they celebrated 50, 60, 70 and 75 years of vowed religious life. View...

Boys Help with Assisium Project

The assisum on the motherhouse lawn was readied for painting by youths from vocation camps. View...

Global Peace Conference Slated for August

The puiblic is invited to "Creating a Culture of Peace," which is being organized by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, in conjunction with three other congregations of Franciscan Sisters, for August 1 in LaCrosse, Wis. View...

Invitation to Earth Day Event

The congregation will celebrate Earth Day in St. Francis Chapel on April 22, 7-8 p.m. View...

Works of Sister Artists Displayed

Three Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi have recently had their unique works of art selected for area exhibits. View...

Just in Time for Easter...

New Easter cards available now on this website View...

Sr. Edna Lonergan Named Citizen of the Year

Sr. Edna Lonergan, president of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, St. Francis, Wisconsin, was named the city's 2008 Citizen of the Year. View...

St. Francis Medal Redesigned

The St. Francis medal, available to donors of $25 or more, has been redesigned for 2009. View...

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