Missionary Franciscan Sisters

of the Immaculate Conception

Education

  • Mount Alvernia High School – Laudato Si’ Anniversary

    Mount Alvernia High School – Laudato Si’ Anniversary

    At Mount Alvernia High School, Newton, some of the teachers wanted a project for environment day and the anniversary of Laudato Si’.  Sister Jeanette explained them something that she learned in Brisbane from one of our Sisters. It is a stand-up garden used with school desks. So all the students removed the tops, put a bag of

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  • Mount Alvernia High School Christmas party

    Mount Alvernia High School Christmas party

    On December 16, 2019, the Centre Street Community organized and held a Christmas party for the students of Mount Alvernia High School.  The Sisters’ Dining room had already been magnificently decorated for the occasion.  Karen, the sisters’ cook made delicious brownies, a Christmas tree cake and mouthwatering cupcakes. A special punch drink had been prepared.

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  • Education Ministry in the United States

    Education Ministry in the United States

    Although St. Pius X High School in Savannah was opened for only 19 years from 1952 –1971, its impact on the community and the families of African American students was enormous. Its graduates became lawyers, doctors, dentists, accountants, judges, officers in the armed services, postal workers and business and community leaders. According to one of

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  • “My Catholic education will always hold a special place in my heart.”

    “My Catholic education will always hold a special place in my heart.”

    By Amanda M. ’17 I have been in a Catholic school my entire life. All I have ever known is a plaid skirt, monthly mass, and religion class, for which I am incredibly grateful. I am grateful for the way Catholic schools have made my faith a part of my daily life. I don’t need

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