On Saturday, September 3, 2016, the Congregation of St. Joseph joyfully and officially welcomed Sarah Simmons (center) as a candidate for vowed membership in an Entrance Ceremony at our Nazareth Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sister Christine Parks, CSJ, a member of our Leadership Team (left), welcomed and blessed Sarah as Sister Sandra Melanson, CSJ, Sarah’s […]
StepStone Opens New Housing Complex for Victims of Domestic Violence
For over 20 years, StepStone, a sponsored ministry of the congregation, has provided help and hope to survivors of domestic violence in Wichita by providing safe homes where they and their children can begin again without fear. On September 7, StepStone expanded the number of homes available for survivor families with the grand opening of […]
Join Us for Brunch with the Nuns!
Have you ever driven by the Congregation of St. Joseph’s Nazareth center on Gull Road in Kalamazoo and wondered who lives there or what we do? Would you like to find out? The Sisters of St. Joseph in Nazareth invite you to brunch with the nuns! Join us for a meal and learn more about […]
The Epiphany
Sunday, January 7 Scripture Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Reflection Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Mt 2:2 The Magi were wise, they dropped everything, went out of their way and found […]
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 17 Scripture Is 61:1-2, 10-11; Lk 1:46-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1: 6-8. 19-28 Reflection Always be joyful; pray constantly; and for all things give thanks; this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes 5:16-17 In his book The Joy Compass, Atlaman, a psychologist writes, “Being in state […]
Join us for the 29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Craft Sale in Wheeling!
Our annual spaghetti dinner offers great food, 50/50 drawing, raffles, baked goods, crafts, and more! Join us for this fun event! When: Sunday, November 5th 2017 Where: Mount Saint Joseph 137 Mount St. Joseph Road Wheeling, West Virginia 26003 Time: Noon – 6pm Dinner Prices: Adults: $7 Children 4-12 years old: $3 Children 3 […]
Congregation Releases Statement Regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), of which the Congregation of St. Joseph is a member, shares the disappointment of millions of people across the country who had hoped that the President would continue the protection offered Dreamers by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA.) LCWR has released the following statement. LCWR Urges Action to Protect […]
Congregation Releases Statement Regarding the Violence in Charlottesville
We the Congregation of St. Joseph are dedicated to equality and to the belief that all people are created in the image of God. We work to encourage love and unity among all people, to embrace diversity, and to eradicate racism in our world. As persons of faith who embrace the Gospel values of respect […]
Congregation Releases Statement Regarding North Korea
The board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), of which the Congregation of St. Joseph is a member, affirmed and approved the following statement at their annual gathering in Orlando this week. It has been sent to President Trump at the White House. LCWR Statement on the US-North Korea Crisis This week, while […]
Brunch with the Nuns in Louisiana – Postponed
Please Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, this event is being rescheduled for a later date. Stay tuned for more information! Have you ever been curious about who we are? Do you want to learn more about our lives and what we do? The Sisters of St. Joseph in Louisiana invite you to brunch with […]
