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.
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These are the latest items about events, initiatives and stories that involve sisters and charism partners from across our congregation.
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.
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.
Embodying Unifying Love in Challenging Times
As we respond to the urgent needs of our immigrant neighbors, may we be grounded in hope, love and faith in our loving God who stands with the marginalized.
Advent: Mindfully inclusivity
As we prepare in this last week of Advent, may we discern how to more fully live the charism of unifying love, which so beautifully reflects Jesus, pours out the wild love of God into the world’s brokenness and creates inclusivity.
Advent: Dare to be mindfully prophetic
As we continue our Advent journey, the third Advent candle represents joy, and is known as the shepherd’s candle. As we hear of the shepherds’ joy at the birth of Jesus, let us recall that Jesus first revealed himself to the poor, the overlooked and the oppressed.
FAITH Accompaniment Program
Sister Maureen Evelyn Brown, CSJ and Ryan Martin-Spencer wrote brief reflections on their experiences attending immigration hearings with the FAITH Program.
Advent: Mindful in Caring for Creation
As we continue our Advent journey, the season of waiting and listening, the second Advent candle represents peace and preparation. As we await LOVE to enter the world, let us prepare and experience peace by being mindful in caring for Creation.
Advent: Mindfulness for Hope
As we enter Advent, the season of waiting and listening, the first Advent candle represents hope. Throughout this Advent, we are going to focus on four themes of mindfulness, starting with mindful spending.
Mass at the Border
The 28th annual Mass at the border took place on November 1 in El Paso, Texas. This Eucharistic celebration brings together communities in Texas, Mexico and New Mexico to pray for migrants.