From the Associates:
2026 Associate Cookout

Above: Maryann Enright, CSJ, flipping burgers with Denise Cohen, CSJA

On a beautiful sunny day, we welcomed Sisters, Agrégées, friends, and new Associate Candidates to the end-of-year associate cookout. We decorated the tables decorated with sea glass, shells and sand to set the tone for summer fun. The hospitality group welcomed everyone to tables laden with delicious salads. Our two chefs, Denise and Sister Maryann, grilled chicken, hot dogs, and hamburgers perfectly. I would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout-out to Rita’s famous potato salad, and to Elise for all the wonderful baked goods she spent a week making!

Sister Kathy addressed the group, thanking our four leadership associates, Mary, Kathy, Juanita, and Mary Rita, for a successful year. She then welcomed our new candidates and offered some words of encouragement for their journey to their first commitment.

It was a Joseph family day full of love, laughter, and good conversation — a perfect send-off to enjoy our summer!

See you in September!