Ways to Give a Gift

There are many ways to GIVE A GIFT. Your gifts connect you to our ongoing ministries and honor Sisters who are your former teachers, friends or family. For you we...

Sister Water Project

The Sisters of St. Francis, with support from their associates, launched the Sister Water Project in 2006 to bring safe water to villages in Tanzania and Honduras. The sisters spent...

Leadership Team

Leadership of the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque is a ministry of service not only to the congregation but to the church and world. From left to right: Sisters...

History

Foundress Mother Xavier Termehr Our congregation originated in Herford, Germany in 1864 where the needs of many homeless and hungry children touched the heart and conscience of our Foundress Mother...

Jubilee

In the tradition of the Catholic Church, the word “Jubilee” is used to designate an anniversary year. Each year we honor our Jubilarians at a weekend of celebrations at Mount...

Monthly Giving

Become a “Monthly Giver” – you can support the life and ministry of the Dubuque Franciscans without writing another check. You decide on a monthly gift amount that fits your...