Outreach Ministries

Outreach Ministries

In addition to programs administered by the Sisters of St. Francis, a number of the Sisters work individually in ongoing capacities with other community organizations that serve people in need. This includes service to the newly arrived immigrant community, women's prison ministry and work for peace and justice issues.

Centro Bienestar San Jose

Outreach Ministry to Hispanic Community

The April 2006 Denver Catholic Register article reported, "For her solidarity with and commitment to the Latino community, Sister Alicia Cuaron, O.S.F., was presented a Cesar Chavez Leadership Award April 1. Sister Cuaron, a Sister of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, is the founder and director of Bienestar Family Services at Centro San Juan Diego, which offers pastoral and family care to Hispanics in the Denver Archdiocese."

Sister Alicia continues her work with the Hispanic Immigrant Community offering English as a second language, GED classes, computer training, and also offering space for social and other educational gatherings. She is active on boards in the Denver area and is an active spokesperson for the Hispanic Community.

ESL (English as Second Language) Students

Left: Children from our Immigrant Health Project with Sister Alicia

Above: Jean Klein, Associate, with immigrant family

Below: Sister Alicia (right) asked to serve on Mayor Hickenlooper's Latino Advisory Committee representing faith-based communities.

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