In the April 11, 2019 budget, you announced a 30% reduction in Legal Aid Ontario’s (LAO) budget and indicated the government will no longer fund refugee and immigration law services “outside of any potential transition costs.” The Sisters of St. Joseph Federation Office of Systemic Justice expressed its concerns on this matter. A letter was sent to the Premier. Click on title to read letter.

This week we pray for the Sisters of St. Joseph serving in the Czech Republic and for the people of that country. There are 5 Sisters serving there from the Chambéry and Lyon congregations. Their ministry includes: home and institutional nursing with Caritas, and education.

This week we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of Joseph and the people of Congo Brazzaville in our prayer.

To celebrate International Women's Day, Liija Eskola, wrote a reflection on lessons learned from her mom. Liija wrote this article for a display where she works for Kelly Santini in Ottawa. This article is filled with cherished memories. Enjoy.

This week we pray for the Sisters of St. Joseph ministering in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for the people of that country. 128 Sisters missioned by the Chambery and Cuneo Congregations, as well as the Instituto San Giuseppe are involved in education, dispensaries, AIDS programs, orphanages, catechesis especially for victims of violence, agriculture, youth, work with widows and single mothers, pastoral and parish work, retreat work, hospitality to university students, empowerment of women, schools for the deaf and handicapped persons. Since last year’s info was shared I have learned that our Sault Ste Marie congregation had one member minister in DRC. Sr. Frederica Lalonde taught secondary school from 1970 to 1972. During that time DRC was known as Zaire. See attached photo provided by SSM archivist, Sr. Mae Kierans. (click on title)