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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.

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.