A visit to Japan
Following our time at the UN plastic pollution treaty negotiating session in South Korea, Sisters Teresa Mitani, Chizuru Yamada and I took a plane and a… Read More »A visit to Japan
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Patty Johnson, CSJ
Patty Johnson, CSJ is a mission-driven professional with more than 30 years’ experience as a senior or executive manager. She served as executive director of the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph for eight years before serving on our Congregational Leadership Team from 2020-2026.
Four sisters observe plastic treaty talks in Korea
What in the world are four Sisters of St. Joseph doing at the fifth United Nations international negotiating session on a plastic pollution treaty (INC-5)?
Plastics Treaty: Moving Toward Consensus
In April, I attended the fourth session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), where diplomats from around the world worked toward consensus in… Read More »Plastics Treaty: Moving Toward Consensus
Eco-Challenge: Bars not bottles
There are a plethora of eco-friendly soaps, shampoos and conditioners available in bar form with zero plastic packaging.
Progress on the UN plastics treaty
The Congregations of Sisters of St. Joseph Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) attended the United Nations’ second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on Plastic Pollution in Paris from… Read More »Progress on the UN plastics treaty
Avances en el tratado de plásticos de la ONU
La Organización No Gubernamental (ONG) de las Hermanas de San José asistió al segundo Comité Intergubernamental de Negociación (INC-2) de las Naciones Unidas sobre la… Read More »Avances en el tratado de plásticos de la ONU
Maybe I am a flexitarian?
As I continue to contemplate the impact that my lifestyle is having on the planet, I think I have finally found something that will work… Read More »Maybe I am a flexitarian?
Hacer un buen propósito: Opciones veganas pueden ayudar a la Creación
El inicio de un año nuevo ofrece la oportunidad para introspección y autoevaluación. Muchas pensamos en la importancia de la alimentación para la salud personal,… Read More »Hacer un buen propósito: Opciones veganas pueden ayudar a la Creación
Make a resolution: Vegan choices can help the Earth
Many of us think about how food choices affect our personal health, but they can also affect the health of the planet. We invite you… Read More »Make a resolution: Vegan choices can help the Earth