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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.

During the THIRD week of DECEMBER we listen to the heart of the world and hold the Sisters of St. Joseph and the people of UGANDA in our prayer.

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

Advent Reflections are available on our Spiritual Programs Page

The Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph through its Office of Systemic Justice wrote a letter to Minister Phillips regarding our concerns around climate change and emission reduction. Click on the title to read our letter. It is important to be a voice for change!

Transition Town North Bay wanted to share this with you. Click on the title to see link to the article.

The Project Bitimagamasing team is excited to celebrate the unveiling of our completed billboard! Join us at Science North for a community reception. Light refreshments will be provided.

It is with sadness that the Sisters of St. Joseph announce the death of Sister Joyce Bialek on November 16, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, North Bay, Ontario. She possessed a deep love and respect for creation in all forms: the rising of the sun to its setting; the song of a bird; the beauty of a single flower; the curiosity, interest and success of students, be they young or old. The body of Sister Joyce will be received at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 20th, 2018. Evening prayer and visitation will be held in the Holy Family Chapel, 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Bay, Ontario. Sister Joyce rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, donations to the works of the Sisters of St. Joseph would be appreciated.