About Franciscan HealthCare Ministry, Inc.

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity HealthCare Ministry is a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that was established in 1985 to monitor and manage the healthcare ministry of the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. The healthcare ministry spans three states - Wisconsin, Nebraska and Ohio - and has existed for over one hundred years.

The Franciscan Sisters use compassion and creativity to extend their healthcare mission to the people of the communities in which they serve. With vision and values, the Franciscan HealthCare Ministry will insure quality Catholic healthcare for generations to come.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity HealthCare Ministry is to carry out the commitment of the Sponsor to the healing mission of the Catholic Church throughout the provision of quality healthcare services.

In a spirit of partnership of dedicated religious and lay caregivers, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity HealthCare Ministry will strengthen the Sponsor’s commitment by managing change, ensuring stewardship of resources and integrating mission and values.

Our Vision

The Vision of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity HealthCare Ministry is to be a vibrant Franciscan presence of Catholic healthcare in the communities we serve, recognized for it’s Gospel values, quality services and stewardship of resources.

Our Values

The values which motivate all who serve in the healthcare ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are fidelity to the healing ministry of Jesus; commitment to the Mission of the Church; respect for every person, especially with compassion and care for the poor; stewardship of resources, administered with justice, steadfast dedication to service which exhibits both adaptability and flexibility.

Our Sponsor

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity serve in the areas of education and healthcare and respond to many other challenges today, including parish ministry and ministry to the poor.

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
2409 So. Alverno Road
Manitowoc, WI 54220-9320

Corporate Staff

Sister Laura Wolf, President
James A. Vopat, Senior Vice President, Finance
Sister Patricia Linssen, Vice President Mission
Sister Martin Flavin, Special Assistant to the President
Robert Kelps, Director of Finance