Family’s heart at St. Frances

A Family’s Heartbeat at St. Frances

St. Frances is not just owned by a husband and wife—it is cherished by an entire family. Together with our children, we are caretakers of this historic chapel and its grounds, keeping its story alive for the next generation. What began as a dream between two hearts quickly became a mission that includes the love, support, and hands of our sons, who walk this journey with us.

Owning St. Frances as a family means that every effort carries more meaning. The late nights spent preparing for weddings, the weekends filled with planning, and even the quiet afternoons of upkeep are not chores—they are moments we share. Each of us contributes in different ways, yet all toward the same goal: to honor the past while creating a future where others can celebrate love on these sacred grounds.

Our children remind us daily why this work matters. They see the value of preserving something timeless, something rooted in both history and heart. They are learning, through this place, that legacy is built not only on what you achieve but on what you preserve and pass down.

At St. Frances, couples come to begin their lives together. For us, it is also where our family continues to grow closer, bound by purpose and united in love. To own St. Frances is to own a piece of history—but to share it as a family is to make that history come alive.