Franciscan Tradition
Emphasizing a more practical education
A Stritch education is about more than just earning a degree. The University’s history is rooted in the Franciscan values, which emphasize a more practical education. We invite everyone to reflect on the meaning of these values, and to seek opportunities for living them, at Stritch and beyond.
Saints Francis and Clare, the founders of the Franciscan tradition, acknowledged God as creator and all humankind as made in the divine image. Nourished by lives of prayer and reflection, and focused on the example of Jesus, they offer models of cooperation and inclusivity.
In this spirit, we invite persons of diverse faith backgrounds to embrace and live the Franciscan values of Cardinal Stritch University: