Creativity and Creation: The Art of Sister Donna Gibbs
A gifted teacher and artist, the late Sister Donna Gibbs, CSJ wrote and illustrated two books to teach children about stewardship and reverence for the Earth.
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We invite you to read stories about the ministries and lives of our sisters, associates, partners, dear neighbors and others in our community.
St. Joseph Center 50th Anniversary Celebration
In June, 450 guests gathered at the Fairmont Hotel in Los Angeles to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of St. Joseph Center.
St. Joseph’s Day Celebrations in Tsu
The community in Japan celebrated two 60-year jubilees, Sisters Mary Paul Morimoto, CSJ and Miriam Maki, CSJ.
Growing Food Justice
Together, the Sisters of St. Joseph and St. Catherine University continue a 120-year tradition of innovation—demonstrating how mission-centered collaboration can generate practical, scalable solutions where food equity, environmental sustainability, and human dignity meet.
The Silence of the Bells
The silencing of bells marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum. In many churches, the altar bells are replaced by a wooden percussion instrument called a crotalus.
A Sign of Hope in Canto Chico
We are very happy to announce the reopening of our community house in Canto Chico for our mission in Lima, Perú.
Prayer Vigil at Ste. Genevieve ICE Detention Center
Sisters, associates and agrégées, along with many others, gathered in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, on March 7 outside the detention center.
The Gift of Liturgical Dance
Liturgical dance is the art of dance that takes place in the context of a liturgy or worship service. Much like liturgical music, the purpose of liturgical dance is the deepening and enriching of the community’s prayer.
Advocating for Economic Equity in Los Angeles
In the last two weeks, we saw the Olympic values of striving for excellence, encouraging people to be the best they can be, demonstrating respect and celebrating friendship. Through the lens of a Sister of St. Joseph, this is another way to explain the charism. This ministry of serving the dear neighbor is alive and well in Los Angeles.
2026 Congregational Leadership Team
Meet the five members of the Congregational Leadership Team of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet serving from 2026 to 2032.