Jewels of the Month
Province archivist, Sister Jane Behlmann, offers a glimpse of the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph in her "Jewels" for the day.
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July 2nd, 1991
"The day finally arrived when the sisters and their house became the target of violence. When it happened, it was the terrorists rather than the military who were behind the mayhem.Sister Francine Costello explained the events of that fateful July 2, 1991. Read more.
July 14th, 1808
"In 1805, the wearing of a religious costume was permitted by law. Clothed in secular dress, they [The Black Daughters] had been living the life of Sisters of Saint Joseph in Maison Pascal for almost a year. The time for wearing its habit had come. Read more.
July 15th, 1808
"The first increase in numbers came on the day following this ceremony [July 15, 1808] [refers to the refounding of the Congregation by Mother St. John Fontbonne on July 14, 1808]. Seven devout women, drawn by their common desire for a life of prayer and charity, were living together in a house in the Rue Micareme. Read more.
July 31st, 1956
Before we sailed, Mother Eucharista pulled me (Sister Irmina) aside to say, “I hope this mission works out. I have mortgaged the rest of my life of prayer and sacrifice for the success of this venture.” Read more.
