Marian University’s Sister Norma Rocklage Franciscan Leadership Institute (FLI) forms individuals and communities at every stage of life to become joyful missionary disciples through Catholic Franciscan values.
Franciscan Leadership Institute
Mission and Vision
Current Initiatives
MISSIONARY DISCIPLES INSTITUTE
Equipping high school leaders to step up in faith, serve their communities, and live as missionary disciples.
SAN DAMIANO SCHOLARS
Empowering college students to grow in faith, discover their calling, and lead as joyful missionary disciples.
SAN DAMIANO SCHOLARS (College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Guiding future osteopathic doctors to live out their faith and become missionary disciples, rebuilding the Church through their medical journey.
PREACH ALL WAYS INITIATIVE
Forming youth and adult leaders for testimony with effective preaching resources and online certificates.
FRATERNITAS
Supporting dads to grow in faith and confidence by building strong Christian parenting habits.
RENOVACIÓN
Empoderando a líderes parroquiares a inspirar renovación en sus communidades.
Empowering parish leaders to inspire renewal in their communities.
Marian University at the National Catholic Youth Conference 2025
About Sr. Norma
Sr. Norma Rocklage, OSF, Ph.D. '60, was a beloved leader at Marian University, dedicating over 40 years to advancing the university’s Catholic Franciscan mission. As a Sister of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, she embodied values of faith, service, and education, leaving a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues. Known for her warmth, wisdom, and love for the Marian community, she could often be found cheering on the Knights in her iconic Marian bucket hat.
Throughout her time at Marian, Sister Norma served in roles including professor, dean of academic affairs, vice president for mission effectiveness, and executive director of formation and outreach. She was a champion for marginalized communities, from veterans to children of undocumented immigrants, and helped establish the Indiana Catholic Principals Institute. Her unwavering commitment to inclusivity and transformative education remains an enduring inspiration to all who knew her.