Our Values

We, the School Sisters of St. Francis

of the United States  Province,

Gospel women, transformed by the Eucharist,

and ministering by our joyful presence,

are a prophetic voice in the world.

What are our Values?

• Gospel living
• Rule of St. Francis
• Vowed life – Poverty, Chastity, Obedience
• Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation
• A life lived in relationship to God, our community members and those we serve.

What is our Mission?

“Our primary mission is to glorify God by extending Christ’s Kingdom and living in holiness.  Our religious call draws us in a special way to make these goals a reality.”

“Our specific mission is to minister to the needs of our neighbor through teaching and other ministries, according to the needs of the time.  True to our calling as Franciscan women in the Church, we engage in ministries which serve the needs of the local Church and promote the Christian growth of ourselves and others.  We perform these services in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Constitutions of the School Sisters of Saint Francis, Ch 1, 4-5