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.
There is no “away”
When I was invited to write a reflection about ecological conversion, I immediately Sister Ida Robertine Berresheim came to mind. I distinctly remember a talk she gave in Los Angeles decades ago, where she opened my eyes to the reality that there is no “away” to which we throw things.
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.
Gratitude for the Gift of Creation
Bringing attention to the wonder, encouraging gratitude for the gift of creation is the first step in encouraging actions to preserve nature.
Growing Community Roots
Our sisters and consociates founded Growing Community Roots, a nonprofit that raises funds for water catchment systems, sanitation facilities, community gardens and tree farms for schools in West Kenya.
Full Circle, Full Heart
A full-circle moment was born when two nonprofits founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Border Compassion and the Los Angeles House of Ruth, came together to help a family in need.
My Eco-Conversion: A Litany of Love Affairs
The opening of my heart has opened me to a consciousness of the importance of each presence. Seeing with the eyes of the heart, hearing with the ears of the Divine grows more intimate through each moment.
Our Furniture Finds New Homes
Sister Kate Arseneau, CSJ was asked to put together an inventory of all the furniture, equipment and supplies in the Albany Provincial House and find homes for it all.
From Paper to Plastic and Back Again
Exploring the call to ecological conversion, Sister Chizuru Yamada, CSJ reflects on the transitions from paper to plastic and plastic to paper.