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.
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These are the latest items related to our community in Japan, which is now a part of the Los Angeles Province.
Sister Noriko’s Experience in Hiroshima
Sister Noriko Kuroki, CSJ went to Hiroshima, Japan, to participate in peace events on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
Memories of the Bombing of Hiroshima
In 2023, Sister Lucia Yamada, CSJ had the opportunity to interview Noriko Ogura, who was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan.
Lunar New Year Celebration
For the Lunar New Year, the Tsu community held a “Setsubun—throwing beans to drive away evil spirits” event.
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
Christmastime in Japan
You might be interested to know how we celebrate Christmas in Japan, where only 1% of the population is Christian.
Jesus Might Be Waiting There
What are the things, people and thoughts that you find difficult to accept and that you think deserve to be rejected? During this Advent season,… Read More »Jesus Might Be Waiting There
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)?
Sister Rosanne Belpedio’s Visit to Japan
As Sister Marie de Lourdes (Noriko) transitions back to life and ministry in Japan, Sister Rosanne Belpedio visited Japan from October 6-18.
Noto Peninsula Earthquake Volunteers
Sister Lucia Ikuko Yamada, CSJ spent her summer vacation from August 20-22 as a Noto Peninsula earthquake volunteer. Sister Chizuru Yamada, CSJ also volunteered in… Read More »Noto Peninsula Earthquake Volunteers