Located in the Capital Region of New York, our Albany Province includes sisters, associates and partners in mission. We work to bring God’s unifying and reconciling love to those in need. Our sisters minister in a variety of areas including spiritual direction, education, healthcare and hospitality. New ministries emerge as we identify needs in our society. We actively stand with justice and peace initiatives that align with our mission to create a more peaceful and connected society.
Sister Bernadette Catellier, CSJ (Sister Rose Bernadette), 97, died on September 11, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham, New York. Sister Bernadette was born on July 13, 1924, the daughter of Arthur Catellier and Roseanna Forget Catellier. She was one of six siblings, two of whom died as infants.
Sister Lois was born in Newton, Massachusetts, on May 8, 1948, the daughter of Mary Cavanaugh Barton and John Peter Barton. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph for 54 years.
Sister Mary Rose Noonan, CSJ, 70, died on August 12, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Provincial House, Latham, New York. Sister Mary Rose was born in Utica, New York on May 20, 1951, the daughter of Edward H. Noonan, Jr. and Kathryn Dwyer Noonan. She had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 47 years.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are a congregation of Catholic sisters. We, and those who share our charism and mission, are motivated in all things by our profound love of God and our dear neighbors. We seek to build communities and bridge divides between people. Since our first sisters gathered in 1650, our members have been called to “do all things of which women are capable.” The first sisters of our congregation arrived in St. Louis, Missouri in 1836, and we now have additional locations in St. Paul, Albany, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Japan and Peru. Today, we commit to respond boldly to injustice and dare to be prophetic.