Mr. Speaker. I rise today to commemorate the founding of The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. a congregation that is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. In 1849. thirteen secular Franciscans emigrated from Bavaria to establish a religious order to meet the education needs of German immigrants in Milwaukee. As such. The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi are the first Third Order regular Franciscan congregation founded in the United States. Over the years the work of the congregation has extended to virtually every walk of life and touched countless thousands through ministries of healing. teaching. reconciliation and liberation.
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