Parish Life

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a multi-cultural community – predominantly Puerto Rican and African American – that offers a warm welcome to all.  Situated in the heart of “Brewers Hill” on the near north side of downtown Milwaukee, St. Francis Parish is presently developing a ministry to young adults moving into the area.  Regardless of background, those who call St. Francis their home look upon themselves more as “family” than “church”.
In addition to worship services, the parish offers opportunities for service and activities within and outside of the parish community:

Prayer and Worship
Prayer Chain, Circulo and other prayer groups,
church choirs [Gospel choir, Spanish choir, children’s choir]

Committees/Church Leadership
Parish Council, Liturgy Committee, Administration Committee,
Human Concerns Committee, Faith Formation Committee

Service Opportunities
free tax preparation program, prison ministry program, St. Vincent de Paul Society,
sponsorship of a Somali family, Mass at and pastoral care to the Plymouth Manor Nursing Home,

Parish Life
Youth Group, Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver,
Seniors’ Mass and lunch, Parish Picnic, Bereavement ministry

Education/Faith Formation
Religious education classes for children, RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults],
seasonal [e.g. Advent and Lent] religious education opportunities for adults
Collaboration, e.g. St. Bernard Parish in Middleton, WI, Divina Providencia [Via Crucis]
Volunteer groups for service, e.g. Marquette, House of Peace ministries