Congregational News
An Hour of Prayer for a Declaration of Commitment
Our Leadership has signed the #LCWR Declaration of Commitment, reinforcing our values ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
2026 Jubilees in the UK
It was with delight that the sisters and associates in the UK Region were able to gather on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at Rothley Court Hotel in Leicestershire to give thanks and celebrate the lives of our Jubilarians of 2026. This year Sister Eileen Byrne celebrated 75 years as a CSJP, and Sisters Hilda Baxter and Elizabeth Kenny each celebrated their Platinum Jubilees, 70 years of religious life. It was unfortunate that Sisters Eileen and Elizabeth were unable to be with us in person owing to their health, but we wished them well and remembered them in our prayer.
Magnificent Humanity and Shared Responsibility at Delaney Hall
Susan Francois, CSJP, reflects on her commitment to serving immigrant families in this piece featured in National Catholic Reporter.
Congregation Responds to Pope’s Encyclical
After our first read of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, we see great synchronicity with the call of our Chapter Theme, Being Yeast and Bearing Hope ...
Congregation Honored with Torch of Learning Award
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace recently received the “Torch of Learning Award” from the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC).
Sister Thuy Doan Begins the Journey of Transfer
On May 1, the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, Sister Thuy Doan was formally accepted into the process of Transfer with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.
Spring Assembly – Hope and the Future of Creation
Sisters and associates gathered this spring to consider the theme, Hope and the Future of Creation. We were joined by Professor Celia Deane-Drummond, a leading scholar who has written and lectured extensively about the intersection of faith, science, and ecology.
2026 Jubilees in the East
On April 25, 2026, sisters, associates, family and friends gathered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to honor six Jubilarians celebrating 75, 70, and 20 years of religious life as Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.
Prayer Vigil For Peace
On Saturday, April 11 a Prayer Vigil for Peace will be celebrated in St Peter's Basilica. The Vigil will take place at 6 p.m. Rome time and will be presided over by the Holy Father.
Peace Communities: A New Virtual Initiative for Young Adults
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP) announces the launch of Peace Communities, a new virtual faith-sharing initiative designed specifically for people ages 18-40.
2026 Eastern Associate Covenanting
On March 14, 2026, the Eastern Region held its Covenanting Ceremony at St. Michael Villa in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Nancy Quinn was welcomed for her first covenant. A covenant renewal for five years was affirmed for June Singh. And five associates made their lasting covenants: Kathleen Dempsey, Sandi Pieroni, Margaret McGuinness, and Gail and Mike DeVito, who joined us via Zoom.
Climate Resilience Retreat for Young Adults
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace and Waterspirit invite young adults (ages 18–40) to a dedicated day of reflection on our relationship with the Earth. These retreats, held in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and Seattle, Washington, offer a hope-filled experience in an era of climate anxiety and environmental uncertainty.
Leadership Statement on Iran Conflict
On March 3, 2026, the Leadership Team of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace issued a statement regarding the February 28 military action against Iran by the US and Israel.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Urge Palantir to Conduct Human Rights Impact Assessment
On February 25, 2026, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace issued a press statement regarding its shareholder proposal filed in December 2025 asking Palantir to conduct and publish a Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA).
Lenten Retreats for Young Adults
The Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace invites young adults ages 18-40 to step back from the noise of daily life and enter a season of reflection. We will host two distinct Lenten retreats, one in New Jersey and one in Washington, offering space for prayer, connection and spiritual renewal.
Now Available: Easter in Disguise by Sister Liz Dodd, CSJP
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace is proud to announce the release of Easter in Disguise: The 2026 Bloomsbury Lent Book, authored by our own Sister Liz Dodd, CSJP.
Sister Anna-Huyen Nguyen Begins the Journey of Transfer
On February 12, 2026, at St. Mary Chapel in Bellevue, Washington, members of The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph gathered to ritualize and celebrate the beginning of Sister Anna-Huyen Nguyen’s process of Transfer.
Choosing Nonviolence as Gospel Witness January 2026
We affirm the Leadership Conference of Women Religious statement on choosing nonviolence as gospel witness. At this moment in history, when fear is normalized, violence is amplified, and democratic life is under strain in the United States and across the world, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) raises a clear and unwavering moral voice: violence is not the Gospel response.
Leadership Statement of Solidarity with Cardinals Cupich, McElroy, and Tobin
The Congregation Leadership Team of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace stands in full solidarity with Cardinals Blase Cupich, Robert McElroy, and Joseph Tobin for their moral witness and statement addressing recent foreign policy and military interventions made by the US Government. We share the cardinals’ grave concern about the abandonment of international law, multilateralism, and sustainable development.
Leadership Team Statement on US Military Action in Venezuela
The Congregation Leadership Team affirms recent statements by Pope Leo and Pax Christi International on the US military action in Venezuela