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On Monday evening, the Motherhouse had a special visitor. Meet Apachee and his owner Michelle. The Sisters and staff enjoyed meeting Apachee. When Michelle rescued Apachee and saw that he had a gentle disposition, she wanted to give him a purpose. That purpose is to bring joy to all. Check out our photos

The week beginning July 8th, we pray for the Sisters of St. Joseph serving in India and for the people of that country. The total number of CSJ’s in India is 1079. This includes the Annecy, Chambéry and Lyons congregations. Ministries include: empowerment of women, girls and children; legal aid to promote women’s rights; pastoral work, adult literacy, health care in hospitals, clinics, village dispensaries, AIDS work, education, assisting drop outs from school, vocation animation, street children, working in slums, pastoral and parish work, prison visits, evangelization, faith formation, social action, justice and peace, human rights, and inter-religious dialogue. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste Marie ventured into mission in India. During the mid-1990’s Sr. Gaye White, and in 1984 and 1993 Sr. Sharon Miller served in education, addictions education and intervention. In 2018 representatives from the CSJ Toronto Congregation visited projects in India that they have sponsored through SOPAR.

This week we hold in prayer the Sisters of St. Joseph ministering in Honduras, those who have previously served there, and the people of that country. The Congregation of Lyon has 6 Sisters ministering in the Honduras doing pastoral work and ministry with youth. View some great photos: https://www.stjosephlyon.org/ou-sommes-nous/mexique-honduras-paso-tx/ Sr. Patricia Dowling from the Toronto Congregation served from 1983 – 2015 in a L’Arche Community, Honduras. Read a story of care: http://www.csj-to.ca/story/2014/05/ronalds-story-honduras. We remember among the saints Sr. Mildred Ratchford of the Sault Ste Marie Congregation who served in Honduras from 1983 – 1985.

St. Joseph's Motherhouse celebrated our volunteers and long time employees at a luncheon held on June 27. We are grateful for all who live and minister in this wonderful home. Here is a sneak peak at the speech by S. Josie McKechnie, our Motherhouse Administrator "We all know that the success of any organization or in our case, religious community, depends in part on those elected to be servant leaders and managers. Nevertheless, it depends equally on those who clean their offices and living space and prepare healthy meals to nourish the body and spirit. It depends on those who repair the equipment, who make sure the bills are paid and the books balanced, who manage departments, who drive sisters to appointments, uplift a group’s spirits through music, song and laughter. We count on our volunteers and staff to lend a helping hand in times of need, to be a compassionate and listening ear, to offer a kind smile to a coworker or sister when needed. To read more click on the title for a link to the full speech."

Theresa Baril worked at St. Joseph's Motherhouse for over 40 years and she recently retired. To celebrate we had a luncheon and gathering. Attached is a tribute.

This week we pray for the Sisters who serve and have served in Haiti. We pray also for the Haitian people who desperately struggle through environmental and economic hardships. From last year’s information, but with a new video link: • The Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Vallier have 23 sisters ministering in Haiti serving in pastoral ministry, education, health and working with the poor. • Presently the Canadian and U.S. Federations of the Sisters of St. Joseph are involved in a 10-year joint project, in collaboration with a non-profit organization called Mission Haiti, Inc... This organization is based in a parish in Minneapolis, where a Sister of St. Joseph is on staff. The Rebuilding Haiti Through the Empowerment of Girls Project is a direct response to the tragic January 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti. This 10-year commitment to Mission Haiti, Inc., will provide education for 10 Haitian girls from primary through secondary school; three (3) years of technical education for 10 girls; assist in the salaries for and certification of teachers, and provide partial financial assistance for building Rose de Lima Secondary School. Sr. Ann Delaney, a Sister of St. Joseph of Toronto visited Mission Haiti in January 2018. Her experience was shared in the September 2018 edition of our Canadian Federation Newsletter. New information: View a 2016 video of the Chestnut Hill CSJ’s visit to Haiti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ZbnQtxXAA • We also honour the ministry and presence of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto who served in Haiti. Sr. Rosemary Fry (1987 – 2013) health care and pastoral Sr. Mary Alban Bouchard (1989-2013) pastoral work Sr. Cecelia Tallack (1991 – 2001) education Sr. Lorraine Malo (1989-1991; 2001 – 2008; 2010) health care, pastoral

During the SECOND week of June we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of GHANA in our prayer. This week we pray for the four Sisters of the Indian Province of the Lyon Congregation, ministering in GHANA, and for the people they serve. We also hold in prayer Sr. Mabel St. Louis (CSJ in Canada) who served as a nurse in GHANA in 1996.

Sister Bonnie MacLellan received the Alumna/Alumnus of the Year award from St. Paul's University. Congratulations S. Bonnie. Well deserved!

Answered God's call to eternal life on June 7, 2019. May she rest in peace.

Answered God's call to Eternal Life on June 7, 2019. May she rest in peace.

Friday, June 1 marks the last day for Evelyn as a Switchboard Operator at St. Joseph's Motherhouse. Evelyn and the other switchboard operators are our gatekeepers, the first greeters, the first voice. Read the tribute to Evelyn and the switchboard operators by S. Aileen Cassidy Attached are also photos from the retirment luncheon held for Evelyn

During the FOURTH week of MAY, we listen to the heart of the world and hold in our prayer the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of THE GAMBIA. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy have 7 sisters in the Gambia. They are involved in health care, AIDS programs, women’s promotion, education and parish work.

Join S. Alice Greer as she answers questions from students at St. Paul Catholic School. Click on title for link to the video.

Greg Humbert has compiled a history of Catholic Healthcare throughout Canada. The project is not yet complete for all healthcare systems, but be sure to check out the ones that are done. A huge thank you to Greg for undertaking this amazing project. So many interesting facts!

Read the story of Patricia Kennedy as written by her son Kevin. Patricia was a former member of The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie

This week we hold in prayer all the Associates and Sisters of St. Joseph living and ministering in France along with the people of that country. Birth place of our Congregation, our statistics show that presently there are about 1200 sisters and 29 associates in France, from among the Congregations of Annecy, Chambéry, Lyon, St. Vallier, Champagnole and Institut des Souers de Saint Joseph. Their ministries include parish and pastoral work, work in the Caritas Clinic, with asylum seekers, care of the elderly and disabled, education of youth and catechesis, volunteer services with NGO’s and occasional participation in various Associations. We hold also in prayer the staff of our International Centre: Sr. Eluiza de Andrade and Associate Olga Bonfiglio

During the SECOND week of MAY, we listen to the heart of the world and hold in our prayer the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of EGYPT. This week we hold in prayer the sixteen Sisters of St. Joseph of the Lyon Congregation and the people of Egypt. The Sisters ministries include: education, catechesis and pastoral work. Some work in the Caritas Clinic, and others participate in various Associations. Here is a post by Sr. Patty Johnson: http://sistersofstjosephfederation.blogspot.com/2012/05/first-egyptian-born-sister-of-st-joseph.html

THUNDER BAY - Few things have as rich a history as nursing does in Thunder Bay. Click on title for link for full story.

A special THANK YOU to all those special persons (past, present and future) who are caregivers to those who are most in need. May you be graced with many blessings in this ministry! Click on title to see photos of some of our sisters who were in the nursing profession.