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January

2020 Generosity of Joseph Gala Honorees Announced

• Date: Fri., Jan. 3, 2020
• Category:

Congratulations to our honorees who dedicate their lives to serving the dear neighbor Read More

We Pray for Peace and Nonviolence

• Date: Tue., Jan. 7, 2020
• Category: Congregation

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet remain committed to promoting peace and nonviolence Read More

Sister Charlotte Smith, CSJ 1924-2020

• Date: Tue., Jan. 28, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Charlotte Smith, who died on January 25. Sister Charlotte was a Sister of St. Joseph for 77 years serving in education for over 40 years. May she rest in peace. Read More

Sister Pauline Komrska, CSJ 1926-2020

• Date: Wed., Jan. 29, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Pauline Komrska, who died on January 28. Sister Charlotte was a Sister of St. Joseph for 72 years serving in education for over 50 years. May she rest in peace. Read More

February

Share the Love | Tell us Your Sister Story

• Date: Mon., Feb. 10, 2020
• Category: Mission Advancement

Share your favorite story about how your beloved CSJ(s) have made a lasting impact on your life. Read More

The Great Chicago Fire

• Date: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020
• Category: Sister Stories

CSJ Sisters acted quickly to save countless orphans from the great Chicago Fire Read More

New CSJ Associates Welcomed

• Date: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020
• Category: Association

CSJ recently welcomed seven new associates to further their commitment to community and social justice. Read More

A Beautiful Day in the (CSJ) Neighborhood

• Date: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020
• Category: Social Justice, Vocations

Sister Kristina M. DeNeve relates the kindness of Mr. Rodgers to ways to improve our everyday interactions. Read More

Associate Spotlight: Kate Springs

• Date: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020
• Category:

Assocaite Kate Springs shares her work in helping the dear neighbor Read More

Sister Mary Jo Logan: St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf Volunteer

• Date: Fri., Feb. 14, 2020
• Category:

Sister Mary Jo Logan shares her experiences assisting with the St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf Read More

Sister Teresa John Zilch, CSJ 1928 - 2020

• Date: Mon., Feb. 17, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Teresa John Zilch, CSJ who passed away on February 15 at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 91 years of age. May she rest in peace. Read More

Sister Aline Mohrhaus, CSJ 1930 - 2020

• Date: Mon., Feb. 17, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Aline Mohrhaus, CSJ who passed away on February 15 at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 89 years of age. May she rest in peace. Read More

March

Hot Off the Press: Spring Connections Magazine

• Date: Wed., Mar. 25, 2020
• Category:

Published for the friends of the CSJs. Read More

Send the Love: Messages to Our Sisters in Isolation

• Date: Fri., Mar. 27, 2020
• Category: Sister Stories

Send a message to our sisters who are isolated at the nursing home. Read More

April

Three Associates Make Ongoing Commitments

• Date: Wed., Apr. 1, 2020
• Category: Association

Three women continue their commitments to the Sisters of St. Joseph and their fellow associates Read More

St. Joseph Housing Initiative Update

• Date: Thu., Apr. 2, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

SJHI's impact in South St. Louis City continues to grow Read More

Green House: Eco-Friendly Initiatives at the Motherhouse

• Date: Thu., Apr. 2, 2020
• Category: Ecojustice

The motherhouse staff keeps the province campus “green” with eco-friendly initiatives Read More

Associate Spotlight: Cindy Sullivan, CSJA

• Date: Thu., Apr. 2, 2020
• Category: Association

Get to know Cindy Sullivan, who celebrates her 25th jubilee as an associate Read More

Book Review: Waking Up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race

• Date: Thu., Apr. 2, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

By sharing her struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, Author Debbie Irving presents a fresh outlook on stereotypes, bias and tolerance. Read More

Sister Karen Langhi, CSJ 1939-2020

• Date: Fri., Apr. 24, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Karen, who died on April 24. Read More

Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker in a Time of Pandemic

• Date: Thu., Apr. 30, 2020
• Category: Community

Join us in prayer Read More

May

Sister Ann Chamblin, CSJ 1930-2020

• Date: Wed., May. 6, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Ann who died on May 6 Read More

Sister Roberta Houlihan, CSJ 1926-2020

• Date: Sun., May. 10, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Roberta who passed away on May 9. Read More

Sister Jacqueline Dillon, CSJ 1938-2020

• Date: Mon., May. 11, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Jackie who passed away on May 11, 2020 Read More

Sister Charline Sullivan, CSJ 1928-2020

• Date: Tue., May. 12, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

PLease pray for the soul of Sister Charline Sullivan who passed away May 12, 2020. Read More

Sister Justine Ostini, CSJ 1925-2020

• Date: Wed., May. 13, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Justine who passed away on May 13, 2020 Read More

Together, We Are More

• Date: Fri., May. 15, 2020
• Category:

Sister Donna Gunn reflects on her gratefulness during this uncertain time. Read More

Sister Constance "Connie" Heun, CSJ

• Date: Sun., May. 31, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Connie who passed away on May 31, 2020 Read More

June

Associate Spotlight: Ellen Dukes, CSJA

• Date: Tue., Jun. 2, 2020
• Category:

Get to know Ellen Dukes, who celebrates her 25th jubilee as an associate Read More

Sharing of the Heart: Reflections on the Pandemic

• Date: Tue., Jun. 2, 2020
• Category:

Sisters, an associate and a staff member share reflections on COVID-19. Read More

Statement on Racism

• Date: Wed., Jun. 3, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

We join the US Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in this public statement Read More

Growing Community Roots: Collaborative CSJ/ACOF Project in Kenya

• Date: Wed., Jun. 3, 2020
• Category: Association, Community

Sisters and associates throughout the CSJ congregation staff nonprofit in Kenya, Africa Read More

Step Up, Step Back

• Date: Wed., Jun. 10, 2020
• Category: Social Justice, Association

CSJ Associate Christine Holladay writes of the importance of listening when working for racial and cultural justice. Read More

CSJ Book Club: "Waking Up White"

• Date: Wed., Jun. 10, 2020
• Category:

Sister Rita Huebner reflects on the book that explores white privilege Read More

COVID Masks for Migrants

• Date: Fri., Jun. 12, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

Sisters collect more than 600 COVID masks for migrants at the border. Read More

Associate Spotlight: Tony Cantu, CSJA

• Date: Thu., Jun. 18, 2020
• Category:

Get to know Associate Tony Cantu, who celebrates his 25th jubilee Read More

Father's Day Prayer Requests

• Date: Fri., Jun. 19, 2020
• Category: Spirituality

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet thank all of the fathers and special father figures who lead, guide, protect and love our children as St. Joseph did. Send us the names of the men who've greatly influenced your life and the Sisters of St. Joseph will pray for them. Read More

Sister Mary Adelaide Moeller, CSJ 1930-2020

• Date: Tue., Jun. 23, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Mary who passed away on June 22 Read More

Juneteenth Prayer in Kansas City

• Date: Thu., Jun. 25, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

Sisters of St. Joseph and associates attend the Juneteenth Pray on Troost in Kansas City. Read More

July

Coronavirus Alert

• Date: Wed., Jul. 1, 2020
• Category: Motherhouse

Closings, cancellations and postponements Read More

Sister Elizabeth Ahrens, CSJ 1932-2020

• Date: Tue., Jul. 7, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Elizabeth who passed away on July 6 Read More

A Sunday Reflection

• Date: Fri., Jul. 31, 2020
• Category: Spirituality

Sister Janet Teresa Muehlbauer reflects on the Gospel about listening to the Word of God—Mt. 13:13 Read More

St. Teresa's Academy's Dear Neighbor Fund Supports Families During Pandemic

• Date: Fri., Jul. 31, 2020
• Category: CSJ Institutions

The CSJ-sponsored institution's fund helps students continue their education Read More

Eco-Initiative Brings Native Plants to Carondelet Motherhouse

• Date: Fri., Jul. 31, 2020
• Category: Motherhouse, Ecojustice

A question and answer interview with Sister Amy Hereford, CSJ Read More

Ten Tips for Submitting a Letter to the Editor

• Date: Fri., Jul. 31, 2020
• Category:

Follow these ten tips to increase your chances of seeing your words in print Read More

August

Sister Kathleen Karbowski Retires

• Date: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020
• Category: Community

S. Kathleen retires from her 18-years of service supporting the sisters at Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis Read More

Standing Up for Justice

• Date: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

Sisters of St. Joseph share their actions for racial justice. Read More

Learning to Understand Black Lives Matter

• Date: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

Sister Pat Bober reflects on the Black Lives Matter movement Read More

I Have a Black Son

• Date: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020
• Category:

Associate Cheryl Archibald reflects on racism Read More

September

Fall FUNdrive: Meet Team Future

• Date: Fri., Sep. 4, 2020
• Category: Mission Advancement

Learn about the project for MORE partners Read More

Fall FUNdrive: Meet Team Relevance

• Date: Fri., Sep. 4, 2020
• Category: Mission Advancement

Learn about the project for MORE Tools Read More

Fall FUNdrive: Meet Team Retirement

• Date: Fri., Sep. 4, 2020
• Category: Mission Advancement

Learn about the project for MORE presence Read More

Fall FUNdrive: Meet Team Ministry

• Date: Fri., Sep. 4, 2020
• Category: Mission Advancement

Learn about the project for MORE justice Read More

Sister Mary Ellen Jones, CSJ 1928-2020

• Date: Wed., Sep. 9, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the soul of Sister Mary Ellen Jones, CSJ who passed away on September 9, 2020. Read More

October

Lift Every Voice and Sing by Associate Cathy Hart

• Date: Thu., Oct. 8, 2020
• Category: Social Justice, Association, Spirituality

Associate Cathy Heart shares her experience and memories of "Lift Every Voice and Sing". Read More

Season of Creation

• Date: Thu., Oct. 8, 2020
• Category: Motherhouse, Spirituality

Prayer service held in person and via live stream from the historic Motherhouse in St. Louis. Read More

Sister Joan Pitlyk publishes new book, "Five Dogs, a Rabbit and a Nun"

• Date: Thu., Oct. 8, 2020
• Category: Sister Stories

Sister Joan shares about writing her new book in a Q and A interview. Read More

Kansas City Associates Make Initial and Ongoing Commitments

• Date: Thu., Oct. 8, 2020
• Category: Association

The look at the commitment ceremony during COVID Read More

In Times Like These

• Date: Thu., Oct. 8, 2020
• Category: Social Justice, Association, Community

Associate Gerry Rauch found a solution to her need to somehow speak out publicly for Racial Justice. Read More

Sister Dorothy Daly, CSJ 1928-2020

• Date: Thu., Oct. 8, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Dorothy Read More

Sister Geraldine "Gerrie" Grabow, CSJ 1941-2020

• Date: Mon., Oct. 12, 2020
• Category:

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Geraldine "Gerrie" Grabow. Read More

Sister Rosario Bobadilla: Comadre Of St. Louis’ Hispanic Neighbors

• Date: Wed., Oct. 14, 2020
• Category: Social Justice, Sister Stories

Sister Rosario Bobadilla serves her dear neighbors in the St. Louis Hispanic community,assisting more than three dozen clients who are among St. Louis’s newest immigrants from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and her own native Mexico. Read More

Keeping History Alive: The Carondelet Consolidated Archive

• Date: Wed., Oct. 14, 2020
• Category: Motherhouse, Congregation

Carondelet Consolidated Archivist, Catherine Lucy, chats about her work and the state-of-the-art facility on the St. Louis province campus that she runs for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Read More

Standing Up and Speaking Out

• Date: Wed., Oct. 14, 2020
• Category:

Sisters And Associates Pray And Witness For An End To Racism. Read More

Reflection: Masking For The Dear Neighbor

• Date: Wed., Oct. 14, 2020
• Category: Social Justice

"We have learned that our masks provide limited protection to the wearer and substantial protection to the dear neighbor whom they encounter." Read More

November

Sister Jeanne Rene Mercier, CSJ 1929-2020

• Date: Mon., Nov. 2, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Jeanne Rene, who passed away on Oct. 31 Read More

Sister Joyce M. Landreman, CSJ 1928-2020

• Date: Wed., Nov. 18, 2020
• Category:

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Joyce M. Landreman who passed away on November 17, 2020 Read More

December

The St. Joseph Housing Initiative's Impact Continues to Grow in South St. Louis

• Date: Wed., Dec. 2, 2020
• Category: Community

Learn more about SJHI's growing impact in the neighborhoods of South St. Louis Read More

Meditation on the Stations of the Cross

• Date: Wed., Dec. 2, 2020
• Category:

Sister of St. Joseph Rita McCormick reflects on her meditation on the Stations of the Cross Read More

Kay Komotos Retires as Director of Association

• Date: Thu., Dec. 3, 2020
• Category: Association

Read about Kay's contribution to the community after five years of service Read More

J.O.E. Talks: Environmental Justice

• Date: Thu., Dec. 3, 2020
• Category: Ecojustice

Dr. Chrstine Ekenga discusses environmental justice and poor health outcomes Read More

Denver Associates Make Ongoing Commitments

• Date: Thu., Dec. 3, 2020
• Category: Association

Five women continue their commitments to the Sisters of St. Joseph and their fellow associates Read More

Sister Arline Eveld, CSJ 1930-2020

• Date: Fri., Dec. 4, 2020
• Category: Obituaries

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Arline who passed on Dec. 3 Read More