Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace

A passion for peace through justice

Do you have a passion for peace through justice? We invite you to learn more about the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace... Read more

Seeds of Peace: Growing in Nonviolence

The lens of nonviolence brings new insights and commitments to all aspects of our lives together... Read more

Care of Creation & Climate Change

Join us in prayer, study and action as we engage our Care of Creation and Climate Change Chapter Act... Read more

Are you pondering religious life?

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SPOTLIGHT		Is God Calling You? ~ Mother Clare (Margaret Anna Cusack) Lest We Forget We celebrate and remember our deceased Sisters and Associates Living Peace Read Our CSJP Magazine Our Bloggers Sister Susan Dewitt blogs about life and ministry in El Salvador Sister Susan Francois blogs about life, justice and the CSJP community. Sheila McShane, CSJP Associate blogs about her work and life in Guatemala
Sister Susan Professes Perpetual Vows The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace welcomed Sister Susan Rose Francois into full membership on November 11, 2011. Sister Susan professed final vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience during a Eucharistic Liturgy held in the Chapel at St. Mary-on-the-Lake in Bellevue, Washington. "Responding to God's call to seek justice, love tenderly and walk in the way of peace, I Susan Rose Francois, in the presence of Margaret Byrne, Congregation Leader, and in the presence of the community gathered here vow to God poverty, celibacy and obedience for life according to the Constitutions of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace." Read more ...

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UN Update - Sustainable Development June 2012 will mark the twentieth anniversary of the “Earth Summit” held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Some goals have been accomplished. However, many expectations have not been realized and global warming is futher threatening the very systems that sustain life on Earth. In June, government leaders, NGOs, UN agencies and leaders from various branches of society will return to Rio de Janeiro for the 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development referred to as Rio+20. Read the latest update from Sr. Suzanne Golas, CSJP, our UN NGO Representative. Read More...
Haiti Update! Much has been happening in Haiti since our last update (June, 2011). Sisters Ann Crawley, CSJP and Maureen Boggins, CSJP began their ministry in Haiti in 2009 as a special project to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Their presence in Haiti has been a gift to the people as they struggle to recover from the effects of the horrific earthquake which occurred January 12, 2010. As we read Sister Ann’s most recent letter, we realize that both Sisters feel their gift is reciprocal - they have received much more from the Haitian people. Read More...
Autumn 2011 Living Peace Magazine Read the Autumn 2011 issue of Living Peace, a biannual publication of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. The theme of this issue is Care of Creation and Climate Change. We explore the Congregation’s commitment to care of creation and climate change through personal choices and through the green decisions taking place in our ministries. Read More... On From the Crossing Place: Fall Assemblies Associates and Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace gathered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Bellevue, Washington and Rearsby, England for our Fall Assemblies. The material for these meetings came from the listening sessions which took place in the three regions (eastern US, western US, and the UK) during this past year. Read More... More CSJP News ...

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