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You've likely driven past a million times…
But may have never stepped inside.
Now, Catholic Religious houses throughout the area are opening their doors to you…
(Sunday, May 14, 2000 - 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.)
You are invited to see
THE TREASURES IN OUR MIDST!
Gain a rare glimpse of these neighborhood gems. Whether donated, built or bought, these buildings reflect the life of the communities they house.
Enjoy the serenity of a rural setting overlooking the Milwaukee River, where the School Sisters of St. Francis tend an apple orchard and plant vegetable gardens on the grounds of the 19th-century St. Joseph Convent.
526 Mill Street, Campbellsport.
Advance registration required, (920) 533-8351 or (920) 533-5168
Stone from the famous lannon quarries was used to build the church at St. John Parish, which was completed in 1920. The Sisters of the Divine Savior Novitiate at Monches is now housed in the former rectory.
Corner of County Line Road/Hwy. Q and Hwy. E (in Waukesha County)/Hwy. K (in Washington County)
Visit a castle and imagine a cotillion in a replica of King Ludwig's ballroom while helping the School Sisters of Notre Dame celebrate 150 years in Milwaukee.
13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove
Reflect on commitment to the Gospel before a chapel wreath adorned with ribbons for martyred Xaverian Missionaries, and walk along a memorial corridor providing inspiration to those who may be called as priest, religious, or lay missionaries.
4500 Xavier Drive, Franklin.
Advance registration required, (414) 421-0831
Take a step back in time at La Salette Shrine, where the barn-turned-chapel gives the impression of an overturned fishing boat, and view an audio-visual presentation of the reconciliation message given in the apparition at La Salette by Mary.
10330 336th Av., Twin Lakes
Schoenstatt Sisters welcome you to a rustic, cathedral-beamed retreat house surrounded by 200 acres of trees, fields, lake, and wildlife, and to the Marian Shrine of Our Mother Thrice Admirable of Schoenstatt, modeled after a 13th-century chapel.
W284 N698 Cherry Lane, Waukesha
You will find yourself in a frame house on Milwaukee's South Side when visiting Miguel Pro Jesuit Community, ministering at HomeBoyz Interactive training center for former gang members, Nativity Jesuit Middle School, and St. Patrick Parish.
1037 S. 10th Street, Milwaukee
The House of Many Skylights and St. Vincent Pallotti Shrine provide an ideal environment to pray for vocations with the Pallottine Fathers and Brothers.
5424 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee
Tour the former Trecker family mansion, now the Salvatorian Provincial residence, taking in the history of egg-and-arrow moldings, carved alabaster chandeliers, a 1920's carving of the Last Supper, and-a feature ahead of its time-a central vacuuming system.
1735 N. Hi-Mount Blvd., Milwaukee.
Advance registration required, (414) 258-1735
Tours in English, German, and Spanish to learn about the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, and vocation activity booklets for children will allow families to appreciate the rich background of the Schoenstatt Sisters and laywomen in Wisconsin.
5310 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee
Today's sisters live, not only in convents, but in homes that allow them minister among the people in their neighborhoods. Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother invite you to find out more at their Milwaukee residences on North Braeburn Lane and West Wisconsin Avenue.
7050 N. Braeburn Lane, Milwaukee (no advance registration); and 1025 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee (advance registration required, (414) 258-6835)
Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary are a cloistered, contemplative community. To learn more about the community and to arrange a visit if God seems to be calling you to the contemplative lifestyle, call Sister Mary Timothy Dominique at (414) 258-0579.
217 N. 68th Street, Milwaukee. By appointment only.
A statute of St. Joseph in front of the convent offers a defining feature to visitors welcomed by the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus. Their open house will include prayer in the chapel of the 50-year-old convent.
1230 Kavanaugh Place, Wauwatosa.
Advance registration required, (414) 453-4040
A Milwaukee landmark, the chapel at St. Joseph Center has 115 stained-glass windows, 17 different kinds of marble adorning the chapel, and hand-carved Stations of the Cross from Switzerland. The School Sisters of St. Francis also invite you to view a photo display and over 30 quilts made by sisters and friends around the world.
1501 S. Layton Blvd. (S. 27th Street), Milwaukee
Classrooms of the former Mercy High School have become home to Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, who minister to seniors in the Mercy Apartments and invite you to learn more at their open house.
1720 S. 29th Street, Apt. 420, Milwaukee.
Advance registration required, (414) 643-4529
Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother welcome you to Epiphany House, which provides a retreat setting for people to set aside special time for prayer and reflection.
444 Bradley Road, Milwaukee
One-time hotel and now a residence for the Marquette University Jesuit Community, a building on the fringe of downtown Milwaukee provides space for a vibrant community of religious serving in higher education through teaching, campus ministry, administration, and other roles.
1404 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee
Picture the old dormitories lit by kerosene lamps which the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi keep among the relics in a part of their convent dating back to 1860. You will also see stained glass windows depicting women saints and hand-carved pews in a chapel built around the turn of the century.
3221 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis
Climb the grand staircase to the dome at Saint Francis Seminary, where the trompe l'oeil ceiling gives the impression of climbing to the sky. The Seminary community invites you to take a guided tour of historic Henni Hall, meet seminary alumni, and spend a moment in prayer in Christ King Chapel.
3257 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis
Walk along the outdoor Rosary Walkway to contemplate a German-Canadian artist's depiction of the Sacred Mysteries at St. Rita's Convent.
4014 N. Green Bay Road, Racine
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of sightseeing and meet those who live, work, and pray in these beautiful and revered locations.
For more information call the Vocations Office at (414) 747-6437.
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