Become an Associate
It's more than a membership ... it's a way of life!
By it's very definition, association is a relationship. Associates commit to a relationship with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to live out our common charism of love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction.
Association provides opportunities for associates and sisters to deepen their experiences of community, spirituality and justice. We create sacred space to give and find inspiration and spiritual companionship, to deepen our faith, hope and love.
We are gifted with the call to unifying love. We believe that together, we are more!
The Community of St. Joseph
Associates are women and men and from various faith traditions and backgrounds (being Catholic is not required). We do not take vows to live a consecrated life as a religious sister in a congregation; associates make formal commitments to be engaged members of an ever-evolving, open, inclusive and diverse Community of St. Joseph that includes associates, sisters and other partners in ministry. Our CSJ St. Louis Province has nearly 400 associates, hailing from St. Louis, Kansas City, Wisconsin and Denver.
Our inclusive community continues to grow.
Associates Have Opportunities to...
- participate in monthly/regular associate community meetings
- develop relationships with sisters and associates
- attend CSJ community events, activities and celebrations
- engage in spiritual reflection and prayer
- participate in social justice education
- connect with the larger Community of St. Joseph on national and international level
In-person and online opportunities available.
Consider the Invitation: Are you…
- looking for a faith community to join in prayer and ministry
- seeking to celebrate God's presence in your life and in everyone you meet?
- in search of an intentional and challenging spiritual journey?
- searching for companionship on this journey?
- motivated to further social justice, particularly on behalf of the poor and marginalized?
If you answered YES, then CSJ Association may be for you!
Say YES!
Are you ready to learn more about becoming a CSJ Associate? We welcome you to be a part of a movement toward the loving unity our divide world needs in this place, in this time.
We'd love to talk to you!
Contact Mary Armbrust, director of Association, with questions or to sign up for a Come and See session where you will meet sisters and associates while learning more about the mission and charism. Mary has been an associate since 2016 and is looking forward to meeting you.
Mary Armbrust
Director of Association
[email protected]
314-349-6155