Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in Green Bay, WI

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Seeing Franciscan Values with greater appreciation

Project to make four mosaics more visible  results in sharp and colorful images at eye level by Sister Laura Zelten In living the Franciscan way of life we hold the values of poverty, minority... Read More

Earth Tour now available in video

If you were unable to attend our July 23 Earth Tour then check out our video adaptation.  (11 min.) Read More

U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision

The Catholic Church proclaims that every human being is endowed by our   Creator with the right to be protected and cherished.  We, the Sisters of  St. Francis of the Holy Cross, see God in all... Read More

Bringing the Holy Father’s ‘Laudato Si’ document to life

Animator project focuses on living the principles of the encyclical and sharing them with others by Sister Sally Ann Brickner “Laudato Si,’ mi’ Signore.” “Praise be to you, my Lord.” With these... Read More

Ho-Chunk, Menominee Nations to join land acknowledgment ceremony

Representatives from the Ho-Chunk and Menominee Nations joined the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Holy Cross in a land acknowledgment ceremony at 1:30 pm Saturday, May 14, at St. Francis Convent,... Read More

Sister Christine: ‘I had many happy experiences as a teacher’

SCHOOL DAYS:  Sister Christine Wochos enjoys a note from a former student. She and  other Sisters who taught  appreciate reconnecting   with past pupils.   Would you like to send a greeting? We have... Read More

Helping the next wave of refugees in Wisconsin

News footage in mid-August detailed the plight of tens of thousands of Afghans desperately fleeing their homeland as the Taliban recaptured control after 20 years. Within weeks, nearly 13,000... Read More

Sister Urban Schumacher served with grace and love

Sister Urban Schumacher died on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021.  The former Ann Magdalen Schumacher was born on April 16, 1925, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Urban and Clara (Schauer) Schumacher. She... Read More

For the comfort and care of elderly people at McCormick

100 YEARS OF CARING:  Sister Joanne Williams is one of 73 Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross to have ministered at McCormick Assisted Living since its founding in 1921. Sister Joanne served at... Read More

Advent Evening of Reflection

CANCELED Our Associates and the leaders  of the Quad-Parish in Green  Bay will host an Advent  Day of Reflection on  Dec. 11 at    Annunciation Parish, 1087 Kellogg St.,   Green Bay. For more details... Read More