The oldest continually operating African American School est. 1828 by the #OblateSistersOfProvidence - @SFA_Basketball @SFAfootball_MD @LadyPantherBBal Established in 1828, Saint Frances Academy (SFA) is a Catholic, college preparatory school. Through its dignity and uniqueness, Saint Frances Academy continues the legacy of Mother Mary Lange, its foundress. Saint Frances Academy, with faith in God’s Providence, provides relevant educational programs which give all members a sense of their culture by helping students and members of our community, particularly the poor and the neglected, develop and live as respectful and responsible members of God’s family.