Core Group encourages continuation of Conversation Circles

The Core Group issues new documents that encourage further reflection. Go to Core Group Resources at Members Only to access these latest resources on Circles of Conversation: Mission/Membership.

UISG Council of Delegates Meets in Brazil

Sister Maria Elisabete Reis, CSJ, right, welcomes Sister Laura Bufano to San Paulo, Brazil. Sister Maria Elisabete is a Sister of St. Joseph of Chambery.

In August 2011, Laura Bufano, CSJ, and Margaret Ormond, OP, began a three-year term as the two delegates elected to represesnt the U.S. Constellation of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG). In that capacity, they participated in the Council of Delegates that took place from November 28 through December 3, 2011, in Aparecida, Brazil, near the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida, Patroness of Brazil. The specific objective of the meeting was to promote the life of the UISG in the constellations through theological reflection and an encounter with religious life in Brazil.

To read the letter Sisters Laura and Margaret sent to the members of the U.S. constellation and to share in S. Laura's experience in Brazil, go to Aparecida at Members Only.

Sisters of St. Joseph serve as catalyst for Nix in its effort to stop trafficking

At the Nix signing event on January 11 in St. Louis, Sister Patty Johnson, CSJ (right) presents Deedee Lhamon (center) of the Covering House of St. Louis with a $1000 donation from the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in honor of Kimberly Ritter of Nix (left) for her work in helping to put an end to child sex trafficking.

To read the article about this signing and how the Sisters of St. Joseph have helped in this endeavor, click Nix.

Welcome back from Gulu, S. Pat

S. Pat Murphy speaks about her ministry in Gulu at her welcome home reception. 

On January 5, Pat Murphy, CSJ, returned from three and one-half years of ministry in Gulu, Uganda. As a congregation we are grateful for her generous presence and service with the people and church of Gulu.

The Congregational Team and Staff held a welcome back reception for her on January 26. You can enter into this celebration of her return by sending welcome-back greetings to S. Pat by using her e-mail address: pmurphy@csjsl.org or by mailing letters to her residence: Holy Trinity Community, 6400 Minnesota Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63111.

To view pictures from S. Pat's farewell party in Gulu, read Acholi people say good-bye to S. Pat.

For additional news from Gulu, go to http://csjgulu.blogspot.com

Ascension Health

A ceremony on September 7, 2011, in St. Louis, Mo., marked the transition of Ascension Health to a non-congregational public juridic person sole sponsorship model. Click on the 184th Edition at the bottom at Ascension Health Ministries.

Read an Ascension Health Ministries Update dated October 2011 from the Carondelet Group of Ascension Health and view a video of the above-named transition ceremony.

We are thankful for 175 Years in the United States

We are filled with deep gratitude for the abundant blessings poured out upon us at our recent celebration of 175 years.

Go to 175 Years - To the Seventh Generation - Celebration in 2011 at Members Only to read significant reflections and immigration stories presented at our celebraton.

Read Thank you for. . . the Seven Generations.
Read Litany of Thanks.

Visit the 175th Congregational Event website to catch the spirit of the celebration and to view pictures.

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