Joliet Franciscan Sponsored Works

What is a sponsored work?

Our sponsored works are institutions that were founded by Joliet Franciscans; however, the Congregation and a sponsored institution are separate corporations. They may continue to employ our sisters and our sisters remain on Administrative Boards, however, they operate independently of the Sisters of St. Francis.

Although the Sisters appreciate a relationship of mutual support with the Diocese of Joliet and other church institutions, the Congregation self funds its operating expenses without assistance from the Diocese or from other Franciscan congregations.

Franciscan Sponsored Works:

University of St. Francis
Over 1,500 men and women attend classes at the Joliet campus, including approximately 200 nursing students. More than 3,000 continuing education and graduate students are served through programs off site at locations in 18 states.

Guardian Angel Community Services
Founded in 1897 to care for orphaned, neglected and dependent children, today the Guardian Angel Community Services works with a variety of social service organizations to benefit the community.

Joliet Catholic Academy (Formerly St. Francis Academy)
Joliet Catholic Academy is a Roman Catholic, college-preparatory high school sponsored by the Franciscans and the Carmelites to prepare young people for college and for life. The focus is on challenging students to grow intellectually, spiritually, morally, emotionally, physically and socially.

Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home
Provides loving, Christian care in a life-giving atmosphere where residents enjoy peace of mind, receive physical and emotional support and are provided with social, recreational and spiritual opportunities.

Franciscan Learning Center
Established in 1974, the Franciscan Learning Center continues to offer quality education in its preschool and kindergarten programs.