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.
Pope Francis has designated December 8, 2020- December 8, 2021, The Year of St. Joseph. This proclamation has stirred a renewed worldwide interest in who Joseph really was and is – this amazing person who played a central role in the Christian story yet never speaks a word in the entire four gospels. To celebrate The Year of St. Joseph we are gathering images from our sisters, associates, agrégées, and partners in mission. We hope this “virtual Joseph event” will inspire you to reflect on this quiet, courageous, compassionate dreamer who adjusted his plans over and over to be faithful to God’s unfolding design. Click here to view.
Read About…
July 4: The Globe Monocycle, Its Patent Coin and CSJ Archives: What’s the connection?
This bright gold patent coin from the Boston CSJ Archives was awarded to John Thomas Quealy by the Academie Parisienne des inventeurs industriels et exposants. Quealy was awarded the coin for his invention of the Globe Monocycle in May of 1892. How did it get to the CSJ Archives?
June 20: Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston Statement on Juneteenth as a National Holiday
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston join with other faith leaders and people of goodwill to congratulate the women and men who have worked for decades toward designating Juneteenth as a national holiday. We look forward to using this annual celebration as an opportunity to build awareness and we recommit ourselves to the work of equity, equality, and justice.
Event Dates
Sept. 12: The Courage of Joseph – An Afternoon of Prayer with St. Joseph Spiritual Ministries
The Courage of Joseph: Until Covid19 took over, Maryann made her way weekly visit to the Detention Center at South Bay in Boston where 90 immigrant men were in a holding space awaiting a decision about their future. CLICK TITLE FOR DETAILS
Oct. 2-March 5: AN ENDLESS ADVENTURE: Cosmology and Cosmogenesis, via Zoom
A series to contemplate God’s action and presence in our origins, our becoming, our possibilities.
A Six-Session series on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM (with break)
Oct. 6-Jan 12: A “Refresher” Series for Spiritual & Retreat Directors
The series will include four sessions on topics that are essential for spiritual direction. Each session will provide a healthy refresher regardless of how long or briefly we have ministered in spiritual companioning.
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.
