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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.

During the FIRST 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 EL SALVADOR. This week we pray for the one Sister of St. Joseph of Orange, ministering in El Salvador and for the people of that county.

May 1st we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and at our Motherhouse we also celebrate mission day for our Sisters, Staff, Volunteers. We had a wonderful liturgy and luncheon. Congratulations to Bill Milne who won the Mission Award. See our photo album for photos.

Learn some of our history by meeting the late Sister Margaret Smith. Enjoy! Click on title for article

During the FOURTH WEEK OF APRIL we listen to the heard of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of ENGLAND in our prayer. This week we hold in prayer the Sisters of St. Joseph and Associates ministering in England, and the people of that country. Twenty-one Sisters and 12 Associates from the Congregations of Annecy, Lyon and the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart minister in England. Their mission includes: Anti-trafficking, Teaching, Parish and Pastoral Work, Prison Work, University, Work with the Homeless, Asylum Seekers, Seafarers Chaplaincy. During the month of May the Sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy will be holding their General Chapter in Italy.

This week we pray for the Sisters of St. Joseph and Associates ministering in Denmark, and for the people of that country. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry have 41 Sisters and 21 Associates in Denmark. Although the original community is aging there has been a renewal with a number of women from Vietnam seeking formation. The community has been engaged in education, pastoral work, retreat work, and hospitality to university students.

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)

Read the story of St. Joseph's Hospital in Little Current and The Sisters of St. Joseph. Click on the title to bring you to our Healthcare page for full story by Greg Humbert.

During the FOURTH WEEK OF MARCH we listen to the heard of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (CAR) in our prayer. This week we pray for the Sisters of St. Joseph ministering in the Central African Republic (CAR), and the people of that country. Between the Institut des Souers de Saint Joseph and the Insituto San Giuseppe there are 31 sisters serving in CAR, involved in children’s education, empowerment of women, parish work and as medical assistants. You may wish to read this article from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/feb/19/prosthetics-hope-central-african-republic

It was a uniquely beautiful and moving experience to be in the Mosque for Friday prayers today. The Imam only found out last night that "a few people might show up for support". They were viably shocked that we probably matched them in numbers - about 30 Muslims at prayer on the prayer carpet, and us Christians and Jews on the side. They had to keep adding chairs for us and kept repeating how grateful they were that we came. They were unprepared for so many. Sisters Linda, Margie, Mary Clare, Sharon, Phyllis and I represented us CSJ's. They were glad some "nuns' came! You could see they were still sad and shocked at last Friday's events. But uplifted and surprised to receive so much support. Anthony Rota arrived late off a plane and spoke movingly. I think he too was surprised at our numbers. He spoke of how in Canada we all live together no matter what faith and his sadness at the horror in New Zealand. The Jewish rabbi spoke, the Trinity United Church minister quoted some Persian poetry; our Sharon Miller spoke and showed the peace and love banner she brought. Fr. Dave Tramontini and Chad came, Donna and Jim Sinclair, and United Church clergy, some from our activism North Bay group, some of our associates. The young imam told us we were always welcome anytime. Their prayers during the Prayer part were strong and full of confidence in Allah's love and compassion. It was a uniquely graced "God" experience for us; humbling for us all. Who would believe when we were growing up, there would ever be a moment like this.... Sad but also blessed. S. Mae Kierans

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/