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During the THIRD WEEK OF MARCH we listen to the heard of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of CHILE in our prayer. We also pray for the 35 associates who are living the CSJ charism in Chile. They are involved in faith formation and parish work. An interesting article from the Santiago Times: https://santiagotimes.cl/2019/03/08/chile-president-pinera-and-first-lady-commemorate-womens-day-at-la-moneda/

A native of Chad, St. Joseph Sr. Jeannette Londadjim was forced to flee her homeland with her family in 1979 because of civil war. After living as a refugee in Cameroon and the Central African Republic, Londadjim returned to Chad and became a sister two decades ago.

During the SECOND week of MARCH we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of CHAD in our prayer.

It is with sadness that the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie announce the death of Sister Irene Morrow, March 3, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, North Bay, Ontario.

During the FIRST week of March we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of CANADA in our prayer.

It is with sadness that The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie announce the death of Sister Jacqueline O’Brien on February 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, North Bay, Ontario. Rest in Peace Sister Jackie!

During the THIRD week of February we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of BURKINA FASO in our prayer. Our 2018 stats indicated that 19 sisters serve there from the Lyon Congregation France, Springfield U.S.A., and Aosta Italy.

This week we pray for the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of Brazil. The Chambery CSJ’s completed a provincial Chapter in January, and we are mindful of the disaster of the mining dam collapse. Mining firm Vale (a Brazilian company) said it has moved 500 people living close to Gongo Soco dam in Barão de Cocais in Minas Gerais. A further 200 near Serra Azul dam in Itatiaiuçu were moved by ArcelorMittal, which runs both dams with Vale. They are used to store waste from mining. It follows the collapse last month of another Vale-run dam, leaving over 150 people dead and almost 200 missing. Residents have been moved into temporary accommodation. Vale said Brazil's National Mining Agency (ANM) had ordered the evacuations as a precaution after it was discovered that a certificate guaranteeing stable conditions had not been issued for Gongo Soco dam.

Prayer Vigil - 8 February 2019 Click the link for a prayer so that we are joined together to fight human trafficking.

Beginning February 4, 2019 we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of BOLIVIA in our prayer. We also share a few photos of the ministry of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie in Bolivia.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie support any action which can lead to a reduction in poverty. In support of this, as members of The Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Canada, we join together and support this initiative. The link will bring you to a copy of the letter which was signed.

Beginning January 28, 2019 we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of BELGIUM in our prayer.

Beginning January 21, 2019 we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of AUSTRALIA in our prayer. Click on title for full story

Beginning January 14, 2019 we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of ARGENTINA in our prayer.

In 1881 a group of 5 Sisters from the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph came to the area that is now recognized as Thunder Bay to meet the unmet needs of the residents. Originally the Sisters set up a school but quickly identified that there was a great need for a hospital in this area. With the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway underway, workers were at risk of injury or death due to the dangerous and difficult work they were doing. Click on title for more information

During the SECOND week of JANUARY we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of ALGERIA in our prayer.

See the Links section (to the right) to view the Pope's Intentions for each month of 2019

Check out our Christmas Reflections on our Spiritual Programs Tab

During the FIRST week of JANUARY we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of WALES in our prayer. Click link below for full writeup

During the FOURTH week of DECEMBER we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in our prayer.