Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis
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The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis is a Roman Catholic Franciscan
religious congregation for women. The Congregation was established in 1901. Their motherhouse
is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
in the Diocese of La Crosse.
The Congregation was founded on July 1, 1901, by 46 former members of the School Sisters of St. Francis who wished to see to the educational needs of the children of Polish immigrants. They began this journey in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, under the title of the "Polish Sisters of St. Joseph". The congregation acquired its current title in 1945.
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
religious congregation for women. The Congregation was established in 1901. Their motherhouse
Motherhouse
The term motherhouse is used by religious Orders and religious congregations to designate the principal house or community for that group. It can be either for the entire institute or for a region....
is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. Located in the central part of the state, it is the largest city in the county, with a population of 24,551 at the 2000 census...
in the Diocese of La Crosse.
The Congregation was founded on July 1, 1901, by 46 former members of the School Sisters of St. Francis who wished to see to the educational needs of the children of Polish immigrants. They began this journey in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, under the title of the "Polish Sisters of St. Joseph". The congregation acquired its current title in 1945.