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Early History
The Sisters of St. Francis at Bay Settlement were officially recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay on March 14, 1881. As early as 1968, our founding Sisters, Pauline LaPlante, Christine Rousseau, Pius Doyle, and Mary Van Lanen, took up ministry including teaching and healthcare among immigrant families in Northeast Wisconsin at the request of our founding Father, Edward Francis Daems.

See also: Community History and Community Founders pages.

Leadership
Community Leaders elected to four-year term beginning June 2009:
Community President: Sister Donna Koch

Community Vice President : Sister Sally Ann Brickner
Community Vice President : Sister Jane Riha

See also: Our Leadership Team

Corporate Statements:
Our Community has taken corporate stances to:

  • Advocate for the redirection of excessive military spending to meet social needs.
  • Oppose the death penalty.
  • Support the Jubilee 2000 Campaign for Debt Relief of the world’s most impoverished nations.

See also: Working for Justice and Peace

Media Contact
Sister Agnes Fischer

Community Secretary

Phone: 920-884-2734
Fax: 920-468-1207

Thursday July 29th, 2010

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