Next page re: Orphanages ST. ROSA'S FEMALE ORPHAN ASYLUM This asylum was established May 9, 1848, by Right Rev. J. M. Henni, hen Bishop of Milwaukee, assisted by the Catholic population of the city and the diocese. The Asylum is supported chiefly by the contributions of English-speaking Catholics. Donations are sometimes received from other sources but excepting the appropriations received at intervals from the State and County, they have never been aided materially in the support of the institution. The earnings of the children amount on an average to $50 per month. The institution was chartered according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin, on the 6th of December, 1850, and went into operation (as a corporate body) February 18, 1851. Its object is the support of destitute female orphan children, chiefly and principally of the Catholic faith, who reside in the city and diocese; but real objects of charity of other denominations or more distant places, are never refused the shelter of the asylum. ST. JOSEPH'S ASYLUM In 1861 St. Joseph's Asylum was opened as a branch of the former, its object being the support and maintenance of destitute female orphan children. This house is designated especially for the younger children between the ages of two and ten years. Both institutions are under the same management. They have no fund, but are supported by contributions from the public, fairs, and an annual picnic. the capacity of the two houses is 150, and they are always full. the present number if 151