Current News
Sisters Create New Congregation
Posted Apr 19, 2007
Seven congregations of Sisters of Saint Joseph, whose Catholic sisters and lay associates total nearly 1,400, are meeting this week in Chicago to establish an entirely new congregation. Nearly 450 are expected to attend.
The new congregation will be called the Congregation of St. Joseph. The Sisters' opening ritual on the evening of Tuesday, April 10, was the reading of a proclamation from the Vatican approving the new congregation's creation. Rome officially granted its approval …
Gathering of Sisters in Formation and Vocation Ministry
Posted Dec 18, 2006
Vocation/Formation Committee
Those who seek membership with us should evidence love of God,
an attraction to prayer; and the desire to acquire the spirit of the Congregation.
Provisional Constitution
Karen Salsbery, Kathy Brazda, Marie Hogan, Bernie Dean,
Ann Letourneau, Judy Minear, Carol Hannig, Jackie Goodin and Ily Fernandez
We, the Vocation/Formation Committee find it enlivening to come together to Share the S…
New members in the Congregation of St. Joseph's
Posted Sep 21, 2006
New members in the Congregation of St. Joseph's
SJA Hosts Retreat for Faculty, Staff
Posted Sep 06, 2006
Members of the St. Joseph's Academy faculty and staff gathered on September 1 in the Kleinpeter Activity Center at St. George for the annual faculty/staff retreat day. The event was facilitated by Sisters Pat Bergen and Kathy Sherman from La Grange, Illinois. Known as creative and enthusiastic retreat leaders, the Sisters led participants in a day of music, reflection, prayer, contemplation and group interaction.
Participants explored their gifts in light of this school year's the…
Sisters' Gala A Success
Posted Sep 05, 2006
Nearly 400 people attended the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Medaille's 12th Annual Gala, held August 26 in the St. Joseph's Academy Activity Center. Blowin' Into Town featured some of Baton Rouge's finest restaurants and caterers, live music and a silent auction.
The gala grossed close to $110,000 to help the Sisters continue their ministry of service that began in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, in 1855.
"We are grateful to the many generous donors who contributed …
Sister Helen to Receive the Standard of Christ Award
Posted Feb 07, 2006
Houston, Texas
On Sunday, March 19, 2006, Jesuit Volunteer Corps South will honor Sister Helen, Prejean, CSJ with the Standard of Christ Award. This event is also a celebration of 50 years since JVC's beginning in Copper Valley, Alaska and 25 years of service in the South.
Sister Helen is not only an exemplary role model for volunteers, but living proof to us all that one person can make a difference. Her tireless pursuit of social justice has called for universal refl…
Sisters of St. Joseph agree to form a new Congregation
Posted Jan 25, 2006
Cincinnati, OH -- The Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille, and six other Sisters of St. Joseph congregations in the central United States announced today that they have agreed to form an entirely new congregation that will be called the Congregation of St. Joseph. The new congregation will become a reality in April 2007 following completion of the necessary documentation and final approval from Rome.
The seven founding congregations are the Sisters of St. Joseph of Wichita, KS; Cle…
"Will you come and follow me, if you hear me call your name"
Posted Jan 04, 2006
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A day of "Vocation Discernment" for single catholic young women who wish to explore religious life as lived by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Saturday January 21, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. 3080 Kleinert Avenue, Baton Rouge.
Call Sister Ileana 344-0515 or email ilyfercsj@aol.com to register.
Registration deadline January 18, 2006.