Who We Are…
Celebrating more than 145 years of service in the community, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston are ordinary women from all walks of life.
We work for unity and reconciliation where there is brokenness, helping people become whole and holy, individually and together. Also known as the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph (CSJ), we are a Catholic community with over 500 women who are sisters, associates, agregees and volunteers sharing in Christ’s mission of unifying love.
Love and service of the Dear Neighbor without Distinction has been a core value of the Sisters of St. Joseph since the beginning. During this autumn season we celebrate CSJ heritage moments on October 2 [Boston Founders’ Day in 1873] and October 15 [LePuy, France, Founders’ Day in 1650]. In preparation for these events, we asked some of our sisters, associates, agrégées, and partners in mission to tell how they live this core value. Listen to Leanne, one of our Executive Secretaries as she shares her CSJ Boston story.
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Sept. 8 Celebrating our CSJ Boston Founders’ Day
At the turn of next month, the Sisters of Saint Joseph celebrate their foundation in Boston 147 years ago. The Sisters were sought after by Rev. Thomas Magennis, founder of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Jamaica Plain, after he witnessed their teaching ministry in New York. In early October of 1873, Sr. Mary Regis Casserly and three other sisters answered the official call from Archbishop John Williams to serve the children of working-class immigrants.
Aug. 18 From “Ladylike Deportment” to the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
Raising the voices of the marginalized is essential to achieving equality. The struggle for a voice in government for all Americans was not completed in 1920; our yearning for social justice continues today. We still need voices of inclusivity, like those of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, to be heard – and the the age-old adage still rings true: A woman’s work is never done.
Event Dates
Oct. 3 – The Neuroscience and Spirituality of Self-Compassion Virtual Retreat with The Women’s Table
The Women’s Table is proud to present an online Zoom retreat with Anne Kertz Kernion. Helpful tips and exercises on how to practice Self-Compassion will be included throughout the retreat. You’ll also discover that being compassionate towards ourselves helps reduce stress and inflammation while slowing aging in our cells and our brains.
Oct. 4 – COVID is Emptying our Lives: The Blessing in the Shadow. Afternoon of Prayer – St. Joseph Spiritual Ministries
You are invited to enjoy this presentations from the comfort and safety of your home via ZOOM!
Nov. 17 – Set Upon Pilgrimage – Morning of Prayer – St. Joseph Spiritual Ministries
You are invited to enjoy this presentations from the comfort and safety of your home via ZOOM!
Our Ministries
We fulfill our mission through a diversity of ministries inspired by the ever-changing needs of the Church and the world; we build right relationships and community where we live and work.
These ministries address the interconnectedness of housing, literacy, justice and peace, education, healthcare and more. They embrace our core values of gracious hospitality, love and service of the dear neighbor without distinction, peaceful resolution of conflict, and care for all God’s creation.
