| Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet | May 27, 2019 |
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Sister Debbie Timmis, CSJ, named new principal of Mater Christi School in Albany
On May 3, 2019, Giovanni Virgiglio, Jr., Superintendent of Schools for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, issued the following announcement:
May 4, 2019
Continuing the Legacy Capital Campaign: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, are pleased to provide news and details on our "Continuing the Legacy" capital campaign!
Apr 8, 2019
Sister Joan Sauro's "A Consideration of Stones," published in Global Sisters Report!
Some day when you are outdoors, pick up a stone from your yard or street, a nearby park or beach.
Apr 7, 2019
Sisters Celebrate Jubilees at St. Joseph's Provincial House
On Saturday, March 16, 2019, over 300 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House to celebrate the gift of vocation with the 29 jubilarians of the Albany Province who commemorated 75, 70, 60, 50, 40 and 25 years in the congregation and who shared 1,775 years of service as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Mar 16, 2019
Sister of St. Joseph To Celebrate 75th, 70th, 60th, 50th, 40th, and 25th Jubilees
On Saturday, March 16, 2019, twenty-nine (29) Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet will celebrate at St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham, NY,
Mar 10, 2019
Construct No Walls around Sacred Space by Sister Francine Dempsey
Images of endless war, overflowing refugee camps, hate-filled terrorists, billion-dollar weapons, starved children -- I want to flee this worlds violence.
Jan 18, 2019
Sister Doreen Glynn, CSJ, Assists Refugees along Texas-Mexico Border
One night in late December, a young mother and her newborn child went out in search of a place of shelter and refuge.
Dec 19, 2018
Sister Rosemary Endres, CSJ Receives Community Service Award from SICM
On December 4, Sister Rosemary Endres, CSJ, received a Community Service Award from the Schenectady Inner City Mission (SICM).
Dec 16, 2018
Deb Riitano, CSJA, Receives Women's Achievement Award from Muslim Community
On December 15, CSJ Associate Deb Riitano, commissioner of the Albany County Department of Aging and formerly executive director of the Capital Area Council of Churches, received the Muslim Community Center (MCC) 2018 Womens Achievement Award for her support of the Capital District Muslim Community.
Dec 16, 2018
Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph Statement on Elections
The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph speaks out about the widening division surrounding the upcoming election.
Oct 23, 2018
Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph Statement on Racism
The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph recommits to pray and act to end racism.
Aug 16, 2018
Federation Statement on Violence in Nicaragua
The US Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph condemns the ongoing violence in Nicaragua
Jul 21, 2018
CSJ Associates and Sisters Celebrate Associate Commitment Weekend 2018!
On June 8-10, 2018, our CSJ Associates culminated their annual retreat weekend with the Commitment Liturgy.
Jun 9, 2018
Sister Maureen Denn, CSJ, Receives Healthcare Hall of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 13th annual Celebrate Healthcare Recognition, sponsored by The Genesis Group and The Medical Societies, SISTER MAUREEN DENN, CSJ, was awarded the Healthcare Hall of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award.
May 29, 2018
Albany nuns team with St. Peter's to keep seniors at home
A program to keep senior citizens at home and out of nursing homes is expanding into Albany County and parts of Rensselaer County, thanks to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Apr 9, 2018
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Eddy SeniorCare Team Up to Provide Services
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet reached a collaborative agreement with Eddy SeniorCare, part of St. Peters Health Partners (SPHP), that will enable the sisters to continue to receive health care at St. Josephs Provincial House, while allowing SPHP to bring new health care services to seniors in Albany and Rensselaer counties.
Apr 4, 2018
Province Celebrates 28 Jubilarians of 75, 70, 60, 50 and 40 Years
On Saturday, March 17, 2018, over 300 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House to celebrate the gift of vocation with the 28 jubilarians of the Albany Province who commemorated 75, 70, 60, 50 and 40 years in the congregation and who shared 1,635 years of service as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Mar 18, 2018
We Continue the Call to End Gun Violence
As women committed to nonviolence, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet call for an end to gun violence in the United States of America.
Feb 15, 2018
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Support Refugees and Immigrants
We, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, are deeply troubled and concerned at the Trump Administrations decision to terminate the temporary protective status (TPS) of nearly 200,000 Salvadorans who have made a life here in the United States.
Jan 15, 2018
Commitment to Nonviolence: Sisters of St. Joseph Respond to Las Vegas Shooting
As women committed to nonviolence, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are deeply moved by the tragedy this week in Las Vegas, which is once more a manifestation of violence in our country.
Oct 2, 2017
Beauty Will Break Your Heart by Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ
"The world will be saved by beauty," so says Dorothy Day, who borrowed the phrase from Dostoevsky's idiot, an epileptic given to fits and enlightenment.
Sep 12, 2017
Sister Doreen Glynn Part of Interfaith Efforts to End Hunger and Poverty
Sep 8, 2017
Province Celebrates CSJ Days: Prayer, Reflection, Planning, Fun!
From August 17-20, we Sisters of St. Joseph in the Albany NY Province, celebrated CSJ Days, a three-day gathering of our Sisters and CSJ Associates.
Aug 20, 2017
Congregation Responds to Events in Charlottesville
Aug 17, 2017
Congregation Reaffirms Our Solidarity with Native Peoples
Aug 14, 2017
Season of Creation, 9/01 through 10/04, A Time to Pray and Thank God for Creation
During the Season of Creation from September 1 through October 4, Christians across denominations and around the world are invited to pray and care for creation.
Aug 2, 2017
ACOF Convocation: First-ever congregational associate gathering focuses on relationships and future
It was a historic moment when, in 1974, six risk takers met at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet motherhouse in St. Louis to talk about forming a lay associate program.
Jun 30, 2017
CSJ Associates Make Annual Commitment Weekend at the Provincial House
On June 11, 2017, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Associates of the Albany Province welcomed four new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Josephs Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 10, 2017
New Issue of CARONDELET MAGAZINE released!
The second annual issue of our congregational magazine, Carondelet, was released the first week in May!
May 7, 2017
Sisters Support Effort to End Human Trafficking
"Human trafficking often isn't thought of as a problem here in America," said Sister Francine Dempsey, CSJ.
Mar 27, 2017
25 Albany Province Jubilarians Celebrate 1,605 Years of Life and Service as Sisters of St. Joseph
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, over 300 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House to celebrate the gift of vocation with the 25 jubilarians of the Albany Province who commemorated 80, 75, 70, 60 and 50 years in the congregation and who shared 1,605 years of service as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Mar 18, 2017
CSJ Statement of Support for Refugees
Sisters urge Trump to lift executive orders on refugees and immigrants
Jan 30, 2017
Congregational Leadership Team Writes President-Elect Trump
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet sent the following letter to President-Elect Donald J. Trump, urging him to "fully embrace the Syrian refugees fleeing violence and hatred and welcome them into to the sanctuary of our country."
Nov 14, 2016
LCWR Assembly Confronts Racism and Religious Life
During the course of the 2016 LCWR assembly in Atlanta, Embracing the Mystery: Living Transformation, we, the members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, affirmed a resolution committing...
Nov 14, 2016
Sisters of St. Joseph Call for Unity, Reconciliation and a National Post-election Day of Prayer
Immediately following the 2016 presidential election, members of the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph are calling for Americans to come together, in a spirit of unity and reconciliation, to restore hope, respect, civility and trust to our nation.
Nov 8, 2016
Pope Francis Urges World's Catholics to Join the Season of Prayer for the Care of Creation
September 1 is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and begins the Season of Prayer for Creation which extends to October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Aug 30, 2016
Sisters of St. Joseph Call for an End to Gun Violence Using a Comprehensive Approach
As women committed to nonviolence, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet call for an end to gun violence in the United States of America.
Aug 21, 2016
Aging and Disabilities: Elderly Mom Gets Care from Senior-Sister Daughter
At 69 years old, Sister Mary Bartholomew Biviano, CSJ, is gearing up to leave her job at St. Francis de Sales School in Herkimer.
Aug 5, 2016
Sister Mary Anne Nelson, CSJ, Supports Students Inside and Outside the Classroom
When it comes to rocking out, Sister Mary Anne Nelson can rock out with the best of them.
Aug 4, 2016
Sisters of St. Joseph Respond to Senseless Acts of Violence in Our Country
With heavy hearts, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, join in prayer for Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, victims of the fatal shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota; and the police officers (still unnamed at the time of this writing) killed and injured in the Dallas massacre.
Jul 7, 2016
Nuns on the Bus Comes to Albany July 21 at 12:30 p.m.!
Jul 1, 2016
CSJ Associates Celebrate Commitment Weekend and Welcome Six New Associates
On June 12, 2016, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Associates of the Albany Province welcomed six new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 14, 2016
The Sisters of St. Joseph Respond to Senseless Killings in Orlando
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, express deep sadness at the news of the killings of so many individuals during the tragic shooting in the Orlando nightclub.
Jun 11, 2016
Sister Linda Neil, CSJ, Receives the Robert Lamar Humanitarian Award from Interfaith Alliance of New York State
Last night, May 17, Sister Linda Neil, CSJ, received the Rev. Robert Lamar Humanitarian Award from the Interfaith Alliance of New York State at an awards dinner at The Albany Country Club.
May 17, 2016
25 Years as a Sister Is a Blessing and a Gift
Sister J. Elizabeth "Betsy" Van Deusen, CSJ, has had enough careers for several people, and she's still just about the youngest jubilarian among the Sisters of St. Joseph in the Albany Diocese.
Jan 26, 2016
The Last Sister (Teaching) at The College of Saint Rose
If we're lucky, each of us had a teacher or two who inspired us, mentored us, even changed our lives.
Dec 28, 2015
Ave Maria Press To Publish Sister Anne Bryan Smollin's Last Book
Two years after her death, nationally-known speaker and author Sister Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, will have a new book published. "The Best is Yet to Come" -- a book on seizing the moment and living life to the fullest, written in Sister Anne's typical storytelling style -- is scheduled to be released by Ave Maria Press in fall 2016. The publisher calls it "vintage Sister Anne: great stories packed with everyday wisdom." "I think she'd be thrilled. I can hear her saying, 'Oh, Patti, thank you so much,'" said Sister Anne's close friend and housemate of 30 years, Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ. Sister Patti, who is the director of the Carondelet Music Center in Latham and an adjunct associate professor of music at Columbia University's Teachers College, said that Sister Anne had been working on the book for several years until her death on Sept. 25, 2014. "I kept trying to encourage her to set time aside to work on it, but she didn't feel well," Sister Patti recalled. "It wasn't like I was expecting her to die; she just didn't have the energy to focus on it." Impressive resume Sister Anne was the author of a half-dozen previous books on spirituality and humor, including "Tickle Your Soul," "Live, Laugh and Be Blessed," "God Knows You're Stressed" and "Making Each Moment Count." A Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 53 years, she headed the Albany Diocese's Counseling for Laity Office (since closed) for three decades and was a speaker much in demand around the country for her humorous, fast-paced delivery.
Dec 25, 2015
Sister Joan Sauro Published in NCR's Global Sisters Report
Sometimes when we read the Gospels we find ourselves in the story, relating to one or other of the people there.
Dec 2, 2015
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: Statement on the Recent Terrorist Attacks and the Syrian Refugees
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are heartbroken and outraged by the recent violence perpetrated around the world in places like Paris, Beirut, Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Nov 15, 2015
Sister Lynn Levo, CSJ, Receives the Mary Emil Penet Award from Religious Formation Conference
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, Sister Lynn Levo, CSJ, received from The Religious Formation Conference (RFC) the Mary Emil Penet Award at RFCs 2015 Congress in Pittsburgh.
Oct 21, 2015
The Sisters of St. Joseph Announce Peace Retreat 2016 To Be Held Jan. 15-16, 2016
All are invited! Mark your calendars and save the date!
Oct 18, 2015
Sister Rosemary Casaleno, CSJ, appointed new director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Binghamton University
Sister Rosemary Casaleno, CSJ, newly appointed director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Binghamton University, is excited about her new position at the school.
Sep 5, 2015
Sisters of St. Joseph Return to Their Roots in Le Puy-en-Velay, France
Every Sister of St. Joseph in the world traces her origin to a tiny city in south central France, LePuy en Velay.
Aug 15, 2015
Albany Sister of St. Joseph Faces Adversity with Faith and a Positive Spirit
"I am an amputee; that's a fact," said Sister Mary Rose Noonan, CSJ. "But I don't feel disabled. Disabilities are subjective."
Aug 8, 2015
Church Uses 'Safe Haven' to Bring Violence, Poverty-Plagued Community Together
Inside St. Joseph's Place in Hamiliton Hill, a round table discussion with visitors and some volunteers focusing mostly on the recent violence in the neighborhood.
Jul 31, 2015
Associate Wellness through an Energetic Approach: Healing Touch in the Workplace by Sister Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ
The program was implemented in February, 2014 at St. Mary's Healthcare, Amsterdam, New York, a member of Ascension Health, the largest not-for-profit Catholic healthcare network in the world.
Jun 22, 2015
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Express Deep Sadness at the Charleston Shootings and Pray for an End to Racism and Violence
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet express deep sadness at the news of the killings of nine persons at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Jun 21, 2015
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, Welcomes Laudato Si
As Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, we welcome the release of Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si, and we rejoice that the pope calls us to a deeper realization of the interconnectedness between the destruction of God's creation and its detrimental effects on all living beings, but especially the economically poor.
Jun 20, 2015
At the Motherhouse: An Essay by Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ
She sits with two others in the dining room, all of them wearing bibs and waiting for lunch.
Jun 15, 2015
CSJ Associates Celebrate Commitment Weekend and Welcome Six New Members
On June 14, 2015, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Associates welcomed six new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 14, 2015
Sister's Journey: Across the U.S., Home in Ballston Spa
Sister Nancy Schmidt, CSJ, seems at home in her small office at St. Mary's School in Ballston Spa, where two red chairs and a small table have given her the opportunity to talk with parishioners so many times over the past seven years.
Jun 11, 2015
Sister Sandra Schneiders, IHM, to Give Day of Reflection at St. Joseph's Provincial House
All are invited to this day on June 27, 2015!
Mar 30, 2015
Jubilarians and Province Rejoice at Festive Anniversary Celebration!
On Saturday, March 14, 2015, over 300 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House to celebrate the gift of vocation with the 47 jubilarians of the Albany Province who commemorated 75, 70, 60, 50 and 25 years in the congregation and who shared 2,790 years of service as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Mar 14, 2015
Vatican Releases Report of Visitation of American Women Religious
The results of the Apostolic Visitation of U.S. Women Religious, which took place 2009-2010, were released by the Vatican on Tuesday, December 16, 2014.
Dec 15, 2014
Join with Us in Celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life!
In 2013, Pope Francis declared that a Year of Consecrated Life be celebrated throughout the world.
Nov 17, 2014
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Welcome 9 New Associates at Annual Commitment Weekend!
On June 15, 2014, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Associates of the Albany Province welcomed nine new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 24, 2014
Saint Rose Names Dr. Carolyn Stefanco as 11th President of The College
ALBANY (April 14, 2014) -- The board of trustees of The College of Saint Rose today proudly announced the selection of Dr. Carolyn J. Stefanco of Decatur, Ga., to serve as the 11th president of the College.
Apr 13, 2014
Shining a light on Catholic Sisters
The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation recently approved a new initiative.
Feb 12, 2014
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, Welcome Bishop-Elect Scharfenberger
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, congratulate Rev. Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger on his appointment as the tenth bishop of the Albany Diocese.
Feb 10, 2014
43 Sisters Celebrate 50, 60, 70 and 80 Years as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
On Saturday, March 15, 2014, forty-three (43) Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet will celebrate 80, 70, 60 and 50 years of religious life at a liturgical and community celebration at Saint Joseph's Provincial House in Latham.
Feb 8, 2014
Sister Maureen Denn, CSJ, Named Grand Marshal of Utica's St. Patrick's Day Parade
At a celebration January 26 at Hart's Hill Inn, Whitesboro, Sister Maureen Denn was named grand marshal of Utica's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Jan 26, 2014
Sisters Lead Fight against Human Trafficking
Sister Doreen Glynn, CSJ, justice coordinator for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, and Sister Carol Davis, OP, are featured in the Albany Times Union's "Voices of Faith" on January 18, 2014. The piece, entitled "Sisters Unite for a Common Cause," describes the efforts of women religious against human trafficking in prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation and forced labor.
Jan 17, 2014
Carondelet Music Center Offers Music Class for Children with Disabilities
Stefanie Sudduth, a certified Special Education Teacher, will offer "Wish Upon a Star," a music class specifically designed to meet the needs of children with disabilities.
Jan 14, 2014
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Affirm New Congregational Leadership Team
The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet affirmed its new leadership team on Saturday, January 11 at a ceremony at the province motherhouse St. Louis.
Jan 10, 2014
Communication Directors Publish First Congregational Magazine
The communication directors of the provinces and vice provinces of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet have published the first issue of In Communion, a new congregational publication which celebrates the many ways in which the Sisters of St Joseph have responded to changing needs of the times. The issue focuses on building God's reign of justice, love and peace in 21st century reality and describes the ways in which the Congregational Chapter, held this past summer in Los Angeles, will direct the sisters into "a new way of being" in the years to come. Click on the link below and enjoy In Communion!
Nov 26, 2013
Albany Province Celebrates Affirmation of New Province Leadership Team
On Saturday, August 3, 2013, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, together with family, friends, clergy and religious, celebrated the affirmation and installation of their new Province Leadership Team in the chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Aug 2, 2013
Wisdom Sisters Respond to Questions for Chapter Reflection
In preparation for our Congregational Chapter 2013, held in Los Angeles, CA, from July 17-July 31, each province (Los Angeles, Albany, St. Louis and St. Paul) and each vice province (Hawaii and Peru) identified some sisters as "Wisdom Sisters."
Jul 31, 2013
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Elect New Congregational Leadership
On Tuesday, July 30, 2013, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet elected their new Congregational Leadership Team during their Congregational Chapter which met in Los Angeles, California from July 23 to August 1, 2013
Jul 30, 2013
Sisters and Friends Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of St. Joseph's Provincial House
On Sunday, June 30, 2013, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the dedication of St. Joseph's Provincial House.
Jun 29, 2013
Statement Regarding Dr. David Szczerbacki, Ninth President of The College of Saint Rose
Today, the Board of Trustees of The College of Saint Rose announced the resignation of Dr. David Szczerbacki, the ninth president of The College of Saint Rose.
Jun 13, 2013
CSJ Associates Celebrate Annual Weekend with Commitment of Three New Associates
On June 9, 2013, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Associates welcomed three new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 9, 2013
Sister Kathleen Heffron, CSJ, Receives Cortland County Citizen-of-the-Year Award
Sister Kathleen Heffron, CSJ, was named 2013 Cortland County Senior Citizen of the Year at the Area Agency on Aging's Older American's Reception on May 16 in Cortland.
Jun 8, 2013
Shaker Pointe at Carondelet Goes "Green"!
If you are in the area, you can see that construction continues to move forward on Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, our innovative community for independent senior living.
Jun 7, 2013
Commencement Speaker Part of Epic Moment in Civil Rights Lore
An upbringing that stressed the value of an education and encouraged an unwavering sense of her own self-worth led Sister Barbara Moore, CSJ, PhD, to Selma, Ala., for a few memorable days in March of 1965.
Apr 25, 2013
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, Select New Leadership Team
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, announce their new Province Leadership Team whose members were elected at the second session of Provincial Chapter on Saturday, April 20, 2013.
Apr 19, 2013
Albany Province Initiates "Carondelet Seekers: Faith Seeking Understanding" Program!
We, the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Albany Province, have been in a lengthy process of contemplating how we are called to be Church in a new way.
Apr 8, 2013
2013 Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Jubilarians Share 2,000 Years of Service and Dedication!
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, the 33 Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet celebrated 75, 70, 60 and 50 years of religious life at a liturgical and community celebration at Saint Joseph's Provincial House in Latham,
Mar 18, 2013
Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Experiences Firsthand the Joy and Excitement of the Papal Announcement
Albany-Province Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Joan Lescinski, president of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, was in Rome Wednesday, March 13, with a group of alumni from St. Ambrose.
Mar 14, 2013
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, Statement on Selection of Pope Francis
March 14, 2013 The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, give thanks to God and extend our welcome and promise of prayer to Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, our newly selected Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. As the first Jesuit pontiff, Pope Francis shares the Ignatian-Salesian spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph who were co-founded in the mid-seventeenth-century France by Jesuit Jean Pierre Mdaille. In taking the name, Francis, our new pope chooses as his patron the saint of Assisi, known for his deep spirit of humility, his love for the poor, his stewardship of Gods creation, his lifestyle of simplicity and his desire to rebuild the church in a time of turmoil. We hope for such leadership. We join in prayer that the Holy Spirit will bless Pope Francis with all the graces needed to lead the Church with the integrity, compassion, openness and fidelity and to bring a renewed sense of hope to the people of God.
Mar 13, 2013
Sister Marie Wilson, CSJ, (Sister Helen Francis) Receives Vatican's Highest Award
On February 3, 2013, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Syracuse, NY, eight individuals in the Syracuse Diocese, including Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister Marie Wilson, received the Pontifical Cross: Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (For the Church and the Pope)
Jan 10, 2013
CSJ Leadership Team Writes Letter of Support for Father Roy Bourgeois
We, the Leadership Team of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, write to express our deep sadness over the recent action by the Vatican's Congregation of the Faith to implement the canonical dismissal of Father Roy Bourgeois from the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Dec 22, 2012
Ascension Health Alliance and Daughters of Charity Health System Sign Affiliation Agreement
Ascension Health Alliance, the parent organization of Ascension Health, and Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS), a regional health system with 22 sites including six hospitals along the California coast, have signed an affiliation agreement.
Dec 21, 2012
Syracuse Catholic School Office to Honor Sister Anna Mae Collins, CSJ, with the Light the Way Award
Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Anna Mae Collins, CSJ, principal of Notre Dame High School in Utica, New York, is co-recipient of the Syracuse Diocesan Catholic Schools Witness to Faith Award.
Dec 6, 2012
Archbishop Harry J. Flynn: From Orphan to Archbishop
Archbishop Harry J. Flynn (St. Paul/Minneapolis) writes about the influence of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet on his life.
Dec 3, 2012
Sister Rosalie Kelley, CSJ, Receives CSAANYS' Highest Honor
Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Rosalie Kelley, CSJ, received the "Lighting the Fire Award" from the Albany Diocese at the Fortieth Anniversary Celebration of the Catholic Schools Administrators Association of New York State.
Oct 28, 2012
Sister Agnes Rose Burton, CSJ, and Sister Tess Wysolmerski Inducted into The College of Saint Rose Athletics Hall of Fame
The College of Saint Rose inducted two venerable supporters and three former outstanding student-athletes into its Athletics Hall of Fame during an on-campus ceremony at the Thelma P. Lally School of Education on Saturday, September 15, at 6:00 pm.
Aug 24, 2012
Sister Doreen Glynn, CSJ, Province Justice Coordinator, Makes Statement at Nuns on a Bus Gathering
I come to this gathering ("Nuns on a Bus") today as a member of a Religious Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, founded in France more than 350 years ago to minister to the poor, the sick, the imprisoned and the lonely;
Aug 22, 2012
300 Sisters and Associates Experience CSJ Days 2012!
Nearly 300 Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and CSJ Associates gathered August 9-12, 2012, at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, New York, to celebrate CSJ Days 2012.
Aug 13, 2012
LCWR Statement Following August 11 Meeting with Archbishop J. Peter Sartain
On August 11, 2012, Archbishop J. Peter Sartain met for the first time with the national board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR).
Aug 13, 2012
Sister of St. Joseph Carol Zinn Chosen as President-Elect of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
On August 10, 2012, at the general meeting of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in St. Louis, MO, Sister of St. Joseph Carol Zinn was elected president-elect of LCWR.
Aug 10, 2012
LCWR Assembly Decides Next Steps in Response to CDF Assessment
At the annual assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) held in St. Louis, MO, August 7-10, the more than 900 participants planned their response to the doctrinal assessment of the organization by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF).
Aug 9, 2012
Sister J. Elizabeth Van Deusen, CSJ, Is Elected to The College of Saint Rose Board of Trustees
The College of Saint Rose has announced the election of two new members to its board of trustees.
Jul 30, 2012
Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ, Ph.D. Is Selected for International Board
While Sister Patricia St. John was in Corfu, Greece, in this month (July 2012) at the Early Childhood Music Education Seminar and then the World Conference for the International Society for Music Education in Thessaloniki, she was unanimously selected to serve a six-year term as Commissioner on the Early Childhood Music Education Commission.
Jul 23, 2012
Chaplains Bring Faith to a Secular Hospital
Patients at Samaritan Hospital in Troy can request a chaplain 24 hours a day, attend Mass and avail themselves of the Eucharist, anointing of the sick and reconciliation - and the hospital isn't even Catholic.
Jul 18, 2012
St. Mary's Healthcare, Amsterdam, Releases Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling today to uphold the Affordable Care Act, providing coverage to 32 million uninsured people by 2019.
Jun 27, 2012
Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) Continues Discernment of CDF Mandate
The board members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) held a special session on Friday night, June 15, where they were briefed by conference president Sister Pat Farrell, OSF and executive director Sister Janet Mock, CSJ on their June 12 meeting in Rome with officials of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF).
Jun 17, 2012
Eight New CSJ Associates Make Commitment at St. Joseph's Provincial House
On June 10, 2012, the Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates welcomed eight new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 10, 2012
Age and Wisdom: Sister Rose Troy Is Retiring
Sister Rose Troy has been helping families cope with death for almost three decades.
Jun 2, 2012
Goodbye to a Gatekeeper: 'Transition, not Retirement' for Sister Gloria
Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Gloria DeCotis was doing officially Wednesday what she's done symbolically for years: She served as a gatekeeper at the old St. Vincent de Paul School on Burnet Avenue.
May 31, 2012
Syracuse Diocese Initiates the Sister Katie Eiffe Seeds of Faith Award
The Office of Faith Formation of the Diocese of Syracuse has an annual dinner and celebration of catechetical ministry each year in early June, called Pathways to Ministry celebration.
May 22, 2012
Carondelet Music Center in Latham Celebrates Its Twentieth Anniversary
When Carondelet Music Center in Latham opened its doors at St. Joseph's Provincial House 20 years ago, there were two Kindermusik classes - one with four children and the other with six children.
May 21, 2012
Sister Catherine Sean Croghan, CSJ: Bringing God's Healing Love in the Health-care Ministry
From our early days of bringing God's love to those in poor French towns who were reeling from the repeated ravages of war and disease, Sisters of St. Joseph have shown Gods love in action in the healing ministry.
May 7, 2012
Sister Charleen Bloom to Leave Enduring Legacy after 42-Year Teaching Career at The College of Saint Rose
When Charleen Bloom enrolled at the College of Saint Rose in 1951 she had many of the same interests as other students her age.
Apr 29, 2012
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Voice Support for LCWR Regarding Doctrinal Assessment of Women Religious
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet respect the statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious stating the need...
Apr 19, 2012
The College of Saint Rose to Honor Dr. R. Mark and Kathleen Sullivan and Karene Tarquin Faul at May 12 Commencement
The College of Saint Rose, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, has announced that it will honor Dr. R. Mark and Kathleen Sullivan and Karene Tarquin Faul (posthumously) at it May 12 commencement exercises.
Apr 17, 2012
Indian Hospital System Partners with Ascension Health System to Bring Innovative Health Services to the Cayman Islands
Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals of India has entered into a partnership with Ascension Health Alliance of the United States to bring innovative healthcare services to the Cayman Islands.
Apr 15, 2012
Active Jubilarian Recounts Vocation Journey: Sister Rosemary Endres, CSJ
One of the early jobs held by Sister Rosemary Endres, CSJ, gave her free tickets to a Nat King Cole concert.
Apr 11, 2012
Province Honors 30 CSJ Jubilarians at Celebration at St. Joseph's Provincial House
On Saturday, March 17, 2012, over 350 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House to celebrate the gift of vocation with the 30 jubilarians.
Mar 17, 2012
Sister Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, to Receive the 2012 Bishop Edwin B. Broderick Award from the Albany Diocese.
Sister Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, has been named the recipient of the 2012 Bishop Edwin B. Broderick Award from the Albany Diocesan Office of Evangelization, Catechesis and Family Life.
Mar 11, 2012
Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ, To Present Paper This Summer in Greece
Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Patricia St. John, Ph.D. recently received notice that her intergenerational study involving sisters with memory loss (which she conducted last spring) was accepted for a paper presentation at the Early Childhood Music Education International Seminar in Corfu, Greece, July 9-13, 2012.
Feb 20, 2012
Love Is in the Air Valentine Recital at Carondelet Music Center
On Sunday, February 12, students and faculty of Carondelet Music Center performed in a Valentine Recital, Love is in the Air, for an audience of nearly 100 family members and friends in the Chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham.
Feb 15, 2012
Dr. David Szczerbacki Named Ninth President of The College of Saint Rose
The Board of Trustees of The College of Saint Rose today proudly announced the selection of Dr. David Szczerbacki of Albany to serve as the ninth president of the College.
Feb 9, 2012
Sister Roselani Enomoto, CSJ: "Transformed into Action for the Sake of Mission"
My all-time favorite passage from Scripture is Psalm 139. It's taking me a lifetime to unpack its fullness through prayer and contemplation.
Feb 2, 2012
Sister Monica Nortz, CSJ, Is New Liaison for St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry in Syracuse
Just like the students at St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry, Sister Monica Nortz, CSJ, is about to get down to work as the spring semester gets under way.
Feb 1, 2012
"Go As Far as Your Courage Will Carry You" by Sister Diane Zigo, CSJ
February 12 marks seven years since Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN, was killed in the Amazon village of Anapu.
Jan 26, 2012
Sister Lauren Van Dermark, CSJ, Receives the Sister Catherine Bernard Cox Award from St. Mary's Healthcare
On January 30, 2012, Sister Lauren Van Dermark, CSJ, received The Sister Catherine Bernard Cox Award for Lifetime Service from St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam.
Jan 24, 2012
Sister Jeanne Marie Gocha, CSJ, Leaves for Three-Month Stay in Peru Vice Province
Sister Jeanne Marie Gocha, CSJ, director of vocation/formation for the Albany Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, left the Albany Airport on January 5, 2012, to serve...
Jan 5, 2012
Sister Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, Is Named National Catholic Reporter's "2011 Person of the Year"
Sister Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, from Brentwood, NY, is named NCR's "Person of the Year" for 2011.
Dec 30, 2011
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Peru Vice Province Launch Website!
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are pleased to announce that the Vice Province of Peru has launched its first website!
Dec 10, 2011
Saint Rose Women's Soccer Team Wins National NCAA Championship
In 1920, when the League of Nations was being formed, when Woodrow Wilson was president and when the emancipation of women was slowly gaining ground, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet founded The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York,
Dec 8, 2011
Nuns Embrace New Purpose
Read an interesting piece from St. Louis Today about three Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in various stages of initial formation.
Nov 29, 2011
Sister Anne Tranelli Receives the 2011 St. John Neumann Award from Albany Diocese
Sister Anne Tranelli, CSJ, has been named the 2011 recipient of the Saint John Neumann Award.
Nov 22, 2011
Church Organ Hits High Note at 80
For four generations, the warm, romantic tones of the glorious four-manual Casavant have wafted across Delaware Avenue from the big stone Gothic church, heralding baptisms, trumpeting weddings and softly grieving at funerals.
Oct 23, 2011
Sister Maureen Denn, CSJ: A Gift of Faith to Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare
If you were to step into an operating room at Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare (FSLH), you would expect to see nurses, a surgeon, an anesthesiologist and, of course, a patient.
Oct 18, 2011
Under Sister Diane Zigo's Tutelage, Le Moyne Students Partner with Students in Gulu, Uganda
At the start of the 2011 semester, none of the students in Sister Diane Zigo's Literacy Development in the Content Area class at Le Moyne College could point to Gulu on a map.
Sep 21, 2011
Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Flies with the Angels
It isn't everyday that you see a university president don a flight suit, let alone one with a "Blue Angels" emblem on it.
Sep 14, 2011
Catholic Charities Honors Sister Rosalie Kelley, CSJ, and Sister Mary Jo Tallman, CSJ at Windows of Hope Event
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County (NY) has announced it will be honoring Sister Rosalie Kelley, CSJ, and Sister Mary Jo Tallman, CSJ.
Sep 14, 2011
Sister Catherine Schuyler, CSJ, Marks 100 Years of Life with Liturgy and Celebrates
Ask Sister Catherine Schuyler what sport she loves, and she'll tell you that it's walking.
Aug 21, 2011
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Gather in St. Louis, MO, to Celebrate 175 Years in the United States.
On July 7-8, 2011, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet gathered at the Carondelet Motherhouse in St. Louis, MO, to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of our first Sisters from France
Jul 17, 2011
Over 900 Sisters of Saint Joseph and Associates Meet to Reflect Their Global and Local Mission
Close to 900 Sisters of St. Joseph and associates met to celebrate their 361st year of reaching out to the "dear neighbor" throughout the world and their 175th year of serving in varied ministries among people across the United States.
Jul 16, 2011
Sisters of Saint Joseph Support Theologian Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ
Nearly 900 Sisters and Associates of U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph gathered at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, MO, July 9-13, 2011.
Jul 13, 2011
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Receive Grant from Whalen Foundation for Prayer-Request Phone Application
Most of you know more than we Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet know about phone apps!
Jun 28, 2011
Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph Issues Statement on Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery
On June 6, 2011, the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph issued the following Statement on Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery
Jun 23, 2011
Sister Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ (Sister Valerie John) Authors Article in Energy Magazine
Sister Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ, MSN (Sister Valerie John), director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at St. Mary's, Amsterdam, authored an article recently featured in Energy Magazine
Jun 15, 2011
CSJ Associates Welcome 10 New Members at Annual Commitment Weekend
On June 12 2011 the Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates welcomed ten new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Josephs Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 11, 2011
Sisters of St. Joseph Spirituality Committee Offers Day of Prayer
The Spirituality Committee of the Sisters of St. Joseph invites you to a Day of Prayer.
May 24, 2011
Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ, Presents Paper at Prestigious International Music Conference
Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ, executive director of Carondelet Music Center in Latham and adjunct professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, recently presented a paper at the University of Exeter which is host to the international conference, Research in Music Education (RIME), April 12-16.
Apr 30, 2011
Baseball's Religious Followers
They haven't lost faith in the game. It's what you'd expect from three nuns at the Albany province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who also happen to be longtime Yankees fans.
Apr 20, 2011
Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ, Publishes Article/Story in Notre Dame Magazine
"You are the eyes and ears of the neighborhood," the police chief tells us at the neighborhood watch meeting.
Apr 10, 2011
Sisters of St. Joseph Celebrate 175 Years in the United States
On March 25, 1836, after seven weeks at sea and a three-week trip up the Mississippi River, six courageous Sisters of St. Joseph, ages 21-30, arrived in St. Louis from France. They hastened to the Old Cathedral to give thanks for a safe end to a long journey.
Apr 5, 2011
Sister Rose Regina Smith, CSJ: A Tribute to a Saint Rose Icon
When she entered religious life, Maryrose Smith prayed to be given the name "Rose."
Mar 27, 2011
40 Sisters of St. Joseph Celebrate Jubilees at St. Joseph's Provincial House
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, over 300 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House to celebrate the gift of vocation with the 40 jubilarians of 2011 who commemorated 75, 70, 60, 50 and 25 years in the congregation and who shared 2,195 years of service as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Mar 20, 2011
Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Receives 2011 Athena Award in Davenport, Iowa
Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, president of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, Is Recipient of 2011 Athena Award.
Mar 3, 2011
Finding Her Voice: An Interview with Sister Laura Bufano, CSJ, Congregational Leader
Sister Laura Bufano, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for over 40 years, said she fell in love with music and God at the same time.
Feb 18, 2011
Carondelet Music Center Students and Faculty Offer the Gift of Love through Music
Students and faculty gathered for the first annual Valentine Recital at Carondelet Music Center on Sunday, February 13, 2011.
Feb 14, 2011
Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ, Executive Director of Carondelet Music Center, To Present Paper at Prestigious British Music Conference
Sister Patricia Ann St. John, executive director of Carondelet Music Center and adjunct professor of music at Columbia University,has had a paper accepted for the prestigious RIME (Research in Music Education) Conference.
Jan 30, 2011
"Pioneer Women of the Past, for the Future," Sisters of St. Joseph Celebrate 175 Years in the U.S.
Nearly 175 years ago on March 25, 1836, six sisters of St. Joseph arrived at the Old Cathedral in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jan 12, 2011
Sister Patricia Grasso, CSJ, Continues Progress on Anti-Obesity Peptide
Following the discovery of the hormone leptin and its critical role in curbing appetite in 1995, many believed that the ability to treat obesity was imminent.
Jan 8, 2011
2011 Sister Jubilarians Share 2,195 Years of Service
On Saturday, March 19, 2011, forty (40) Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet will mark 75, 70, 60, 50 and 25 years of religious life at a liturgical and community celebration at Saint Joseph's Provincial House in Latham, New York.
Jan 1, 2011
Sister Mary Anne Heenan, CSJ (Sister James Laurene) Receives Light the Way Award from Syracuse Diocese
The Catholic Schools Office is proud to honor Sister Mary Anne Heenan, CSJ, (Sister James Laurene) with this year's Light the Way Award.
Dec 31, 2010
Sister Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, Publishes New Book
Sister Anne Bryan Smollin. CSJ, has published a new book, entitled "Making each Moment Count: 21 Reflections on a Fulfilled Life."
Dec 31, 2010
Carondelet Music Center Celebrates Annual Carol Sing
On December 5, nearly 100 students, parents, faculty, friends and benefactors of Carondelet Music Center gathered in the Chapel at St. Joseph's Provincial House to celebrate its fifteenth Annual Carol Sing since the Music Center's foundation in 1992.
Dec 11, 2010
U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph Issues Corporate Voice Statement on Immigration
On November 10, 2010, the Leadership Council of the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph issued a corporate-voice statement on immigration.
Nov 9, 2010
Sister Miriam D. Ukeritis, CSJ, Receives Prestigious CARA Award
The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University presented two awards to noted leaders of Catholic research on Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
Oct 28, 2010
Sister Patricia Grasso's Research on New Obesity Drug To Be Discussed at Conference
Sister Patricia Grasso, Ph.D., associate professor at Albany (NY) Medical College, will give a presentation on the "Effects of Mouse [D-Leu-4]-OB3, the First Orally Bioavailable Anti-obesity/Anti-Diabetes Peptide Drug Candidate.
Sep 28, 2010
Sister Katie Eiffe, CSJ, Leaves Syracuse Diocese for a New Opportunity
Sister Katie Eiffe, CSJ, said whenever she is faced with a major decision, she usually requires weeks to think it over and then asks for advice from dozens of people, and then she asks for a few more weeks to think it over.
Sep 5, 2010
Sisters and CSJ Associates Gather for Ho'olaule'a Experience
On August 10-13, 2010, thirty-five Sisters of St. Joseph from the Albany, St. Paul, Los Angeles and St. Louis Provinces are gathering at St. Josephs Provincial House in Latham, New York, for Ho'olaule'a.
Aug 9, 2010
Sister Maureen Denn, CSJ, Receives HealthFriends of the Year Award from HealthFriends, Inc.
On July 14, 2010, Sister Maureen Denn, CSJ, received the HealthFriends of the Year Award at the seventh annual awards presentation of HealthFriends, Inc., sponsored by Faxton St. Lukes Healthcare.
Aug 3, 2010
Imperfect Game? Hardly! Albany Sister of St. Joseph Interviewed on Perfect Game
Sister Mary Rose Fox, CSJ, had been watching her Yankees when she heard the Detroit Tigers' Armando Galarraga was closing in on a perfect game.
Jun 25, 2010
Eight New CSJ Associates Make Commitment at PH Liturgy
On June 13, 2010, the Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates welcomed eight new associates during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the chapel of St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY.
Jun 12, 2010
Shedding Light, Sharing Love, Notre Dame Student Wins National Essay Contest
Mary Rose Noonan, daughter of Edward and Rosemary Noonan of Utica, has been awarded first place in the national student essay contest, sponsored by The Scleroderma Foundation.
Jun 8, 2010
Sisters of St. Joseph Hold Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Shaker Pointe at Carondelet
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the sponsors of Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 4 for the future retirement living community.
Jun 4, 2010
First Orally Bioavailable Anti-Obesity Peptide Drug To Be Presented at Endocrine Conference by Dr. Patricia Grasso, CSJ
Data demonstrating the efficacy of the first and only anti-obesity and anti-diabetic peptide drug candidate not requiring injection will be presented at the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting in San Diego, June 19-22, 2010 by Dr. Patricia Grasso, CSJ.
May 31, 2010
Albany Presbyteral Council Sends Statement of Appreciation for Sisters of the Diocese
May 25, 2010
Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America: Not To Be Missed!
Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America is coming to Ellis Island, the port of entry for thousands of immigrants and the Catholic sisters who came to our country to serve these immigrants.
May 11, 2010
Sister Nancy Kamau, LSOSF, Expresses Thanks and Love as She Prepares to Return to Native Kenya
I am Sister Nancy Kamau, a member of the Little Sisters of St. Francis from Kenya.
May 1, 2010
Please Join Us in a Day of Prayer!
The Spirituality Committee of the Sisters of St. Joseph invite you to a Day of Prayer.
Apr 29, 2010
CSJ Associate Mary Jane Smith: By Feeding the Hungry Mary Jane Puts Her Faith into Action for God's Children
In the following story, CSJ Associate Mary Jane Smith is interviewed by Paul Grondahl, reporter for the Albany Times Union (Sunday, April 24, 2010).
Apr 27, 2010
Sister Maura Rhode, CSJ (Sister Maura Joseph), Marks 21 Years as a Prison Chaplain
Sister Maura Rhode, CSJ, likes to joke that her vocation has brought her a life sentence.This month marks her 21st year serving as a Catholic chaplain at the Jamesville Correctional Facility.
Apr 26, 2010
Albany Sister of St. Joseph in Article on Apostolic Visitation
As teachers, nurses and social workers, they built Catholic schools, hospitals and orphanages across the nation.
Apr 13, 2010
Sister Paula Matthew Browne Publishes Book
Something wonderful surely happened on Saint Joseph's Day this year!
Apr 3, 2010
Sisters in Peru Celebrate First Profession of Vows and Novitiate Reception
We rejoice with our sisters Mery Soncco and Mary Luz Salazar as they make their first profession of vows as Sisters of St. Joseph on March 20 in Lima, Peru.
Mar 30, 2010
Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ, Publishes Short Story in Commonweal.
Saving Women, a short story by Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ, was published in the March 12, 2010, issue of Commonweal (Vol. CXXXVII, num. 5).
Mar 22, 2010
2010 CSJ Jubilarians Celebrate Special Day!
On Saturday, March 13, thirty six (36) Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet marked 75, 70, 60, and 50 years of religious life at a liturgical and community celebration at Saint Joseph's Provincial House in Latham, New York.
Mar 14, 2010
Sisters Experience Chilean Earthquake with the People They Serve
On February 27, 2010, a powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck the Pacific Ocean coastline of Chile at 3:34 a.m. (local time).
Mar 9, 2010
Sister Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ, Authors Chapter in Healing Touch Book
Sister Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ, RN, MSN, CASAC, CHTI, Director of the Center for Complementary Therapies at St. Marys Hospital at Amsterdam, recently authored a chapter, Healing Touch as a Spiritual Practice in the twentieth anniversary edition of Healing Touch Guidebook.
Feb 22, 2010
Pray with Us during Lent, the Church's Most Sacred Season
During the holy season of Lent, God offers us a very special opportunity to grow in our relationship with God and with one another.
Feb 11, 2010
Sister Marion Honors Brings Spirituality to Art
Sister Marion Honors, CSJ, remembers first enjoying art as a kindergarten student in Fayetteville's public school. Art came before her religious vocation and now the two are one.
Feb 10, 2010
Sister Patricia Cairns, CSJ, Leads Catholic Charities Development in Shreveport
The Diocese of Shreveport, LA, is currently moving ahead with establishing a Catholic Charities organization in the diocese. The following is an interview with Sister Patricia Cairns
Dec 31, 2009
Carondelet Music Center Celebrates Season with a Carol Sing
The students, parents and staff of Carondelet Music Center (CMC) held their annual Carol Sing on Sunday, December 13 at the Music Center, located in St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham.
Dec 15, 2009
"Does God Ever Sleep" Book Signing a Sell Out!
Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ, said she starts every day with prayer, coffee and a good chunk of nothing.
Dec 8, 2009
Ser y de Actuar en Comunion (Being and Acting in Communion)
The Acts of Congregational Chapter 2007 of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet called us "to be and act together in new ways as one Congregation."
Dec 1, 2009
Sister Linda Neil, CSJ, Offers Workshop Series on Earth Issues
Congratulations to Sister Linda Neil, CSJ! Sister Linda is the first Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet from the Albany Province to complete a master's degree in Earth Literacy from St. Mary-of-the-Wood College, IN.
Nov 9, 2009
Ascension Health Provides Primer on Health Reform
Ascension Health is the nation's largest Catholic and largest nonprofit health system, serving patients through a network of hospitals and related health facilities, providing acute-care services, long-term care, community-health services, psychiatric, rehabilitation and residential care.
Oct 26, 2009
Sister Patricia A. St. John, CSJ, Publishes in Text Book
Congratulations to Sister Patricia A. St. John, executive director of Carondelet Music Center, Latham, NY, and adjunct professor of music education at Teachers College, Columbia University!
Oct 23, 2009
Sister Rosemary Casaleno, CSJ, Transfers Perpetual Vows
On Sunday, October 18, 2009, Sister Rosemary Casaleno, CSJ, canonically transferred her perpetual vows to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet during a Eucharistic Liturgy at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, New York.
Oct 20, 2009
Sisters and Associates Celebrate Community Weekend 2009
Approximately, 300 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House in Latham, October 16-17, 2009, for their annual Community Weekend.
Oct 19, 2009
Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ, Publishes Short Story
Congratulations to Sister Joan Sauro whose story, "Bars," has been published in the November 2009 (volume 74, no. 11, p. 36) issue of U.S. Catholic, a magazine published by the Claretians.
Oct 13, 2009
Agreement Could Speed Clinical Trials of Anti-Obesity Agent
Sister Patricia Grasso, CSJ, associate professor of medicine at Albany Medical College, is the head of a team of researchers who have been working since 1997 on creating an anti-obesity peptide that would also be effective in treating Type 2 diabetes.
Oct 7, 2009
Bishops' Committee Heralds Leadership Conference of Women Religious' Exhibit on Sisters
A Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) traveling exhibit, "Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in the United States," drew praise from Cardinal Sean OMalley, OFM Cap, of Boston, chairman of the Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations of the United States Conference of Women Religious (USCCB).
Oct 6, 2009
Sisters of St. Joseph Issue Public Statements on Healthcare and Immigration Reform
The Federation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph is a union of all the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the United States who claim a common origin in the foundation at LePuy, France in 1650.
Oct 3, 2009
Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Receives AAUW Award
The Rock Island-Moline American Association of University Women (AAUW) is presenting the "Quad Cities Women of Excellence Award" to Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, president of St. Ambrose University.
Sep 28, 2009
Sister Anne Bryan's Books Translated into Chinese and Polish
We pleased to announce that "Wings of the Soul" by Sister Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, has been translated into Chinese and "God Knows Youre Stressed" by Sister Anne Bryan has been translated into Polish, both for sale in the worldwide market.
Sep 26, 2009
Saving Africa through African Women Religious
All of us walk down different paths during our lifetime, and the path that has taken me to teach in three East African countries during the past two summers has been most rewarding.
Sep 26, 2009
U.S. Sisters Honored by House Resolution
Religious congregation of women in the United States have received word through the Leadership Conference of Women Religious that the United States House of Representatives recently approved House Resolution 441.
Sep 25, 2009
CSJ Associates Receive Civic Award
Two CSJ Associates from the Amsterdam-Schenectady group were honored recently. MaryAnn Dignazio Louison and Dolores (Dee) Muselbeck, were honored September 25, 2009, at The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce VIP Appreciation Celebration.
Sep 24, 2009
CSJ Documentary To Screen at LA Film Festival
"That All May Be One," a documentary about the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, has been selected to screen at the LA Femme Film Festival in Beverly Hills.
Sep 22, 2009
Sister Carol Zinn: Outgoing NGO Representative at the United Nations
Sister Carol Zinn, SSJ (Philadelphia) is completing her role as the NGO representative of the Congregations of St. Joseph to the United Nations, a position she has held for the past eight years, to become a member of the Congregational Leadership team for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia.
Aug 30, 2009
Sister Patricia St. John Publishes in Prestigious International Journal
Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ, recently had an article published in the prestigious journal, "Early Child Development and Care," an international periodical whose headquarters is in London, England.
Aug 17, 2009
Sister Griselda Martinez Morales Selected to UN NGO Position
Sister Griselda Martinez Morales Selected to UN NGO Position
Jul 13, 2009
"Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America" Includes CSJ Artifact
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) has mounted an exhibit on the rich history and contributions of Catholic Sisters in the United States.
Jul 13, 2009
Sisters of St. Joseph Continue Service in Gulu, Uganda
Sisters of St. Joseph Continue Service in Gulu, Uganda
Jul 12, 2009
Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ, Publishes Story in "America Magazine"
Congratulations to Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ! Sister Joan's story, "Ready or Not ... My Uncommon Father," is published in the June 22-29, 2009 issue of America, a magazine published by the Jesuits of the United States.
Jun 27, 2009
Carondelet Music Center Wins Prestigious Award
Carondelet Music Center, under the direction of Sister Patricia St. John, has been recognized for outstanding achievement by Kindermusik International and once again this year has been named a Maestro Program.
Jun 22, 2009
New CSJ Associates Make Commitment
On June 15, 2009, the Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates welcomed five new associates.
Jun 20, 2009
Sisters of St. Joseph Issue Public Statement on Test-Ban Treaty
The Sisters of St. Joseph, Albany Province have issued the following public statement, urging the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty.
May 26, 2009
Ship Made from CSJ's 350-Year-Old Swamp White Oak Is Launched
May 21, 2009, dawned with a magnificent sunrise and assurances from area TV stations that the day would be sunny, clear and in the 80s.
May 23, 2009
"A Celebration of Hope" Service Held To Pray for Parishes, Parishioners
The Albany Province sponsored prayer services entitled A Celebration of Hope in the Albany and Syracuse Dioceses to pray for hope, courage and guidance during this difficult time of merging, consolidating and closing of many of our parishes.
May 17, 2009
Sister Paula Jude Egan Receives Diocesan Award
Sister Paula Jude Egan, CSJ, has been selected to receive the Bishop Frank Harrison Award for excellence in catechesis from the Diocese of Syracuse.
May 12, 2009
Sister Mary Anne Nelson, CSJ, Receives Distinguished Faculty Award
Sister Mary Anne Nelson, CSJ '72, Associate Professor of Music Studio and Director of the Music Industry program at The College of Saint Rose, has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the Thomas A. Manion Distinguished Faculty Award.
May 12, 2009
Argentinean Colleague from Tel Aviv Visits Carondelet Music Center
Carondelet Music Center recently had a visiting professor from Israel observe Sister Patricia St. John's early childhood music classes.
May 3, 2009
Sister Maureen Moffitt, CSJ, Honored by Holy Spirit Parish
Sister Maureen Moffitt, CSJ, was honored by Holy Spirit Parish, East Greenbush, NY, at a banquet on April 24 at Michael's Restaurant in Latham
May 2, 2009
Sister Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ, Is Honored by Komen Grant
St. Mary's Hospital at Amsterdam is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant for $18,120 from the Northeastern New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
May 2, 2009
"Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America": Traveling Exhibit Makes Debut
Organized by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America, a traveling museum exhibit, will debut at the Cincinnati Museum Center in May 2009.
May 2, 2009
St. Joseph Worker Program Begins
The Sisters of St. Joseph, Albany Province, have begun officially a new program, St. Joseph Worker, a volunteer program for young women between 21 and 35 who wish to spend a year in volunteer service, focusing on community, systemic change, spirituality and leadership.
Apr 6, 2009
Binghamton Tragedy: God's Love and Peace Be with You
Peace to you, our "dear neighbors," especially at this time the people of the Southern Tier, as we prepare to begin the holiest week of the liturgical year.
Apr 3, 2009
CSJ Ziti Dinner 2009
The annual CSJ Ziti Dinner was held Saturday, March 28, at St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham.
Mar 29, 2009
31 Jubilarians Are Honored at Provincial House Celebration
On Saturday, March 14, 2009, over 350 Sisters of St. Joseph and CSJ Associates gathered at the Provincial House to celebrate the gift of vocation with the 31 jubilarians of 2009 who commemorated 80, 75, 70, 60 and 50 years in the congregation and who shared nearly 2,000 years of service as Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Mar 14, 2009
Meet Kelley D'Angelo, Director of Human Resources, Provincial House
There is another new face at the Provincial House. You have met Susan Szczerbacki, the Provincial House administrator, and Susan Bartholomew, the director of nursing. In late January, we extended a welcome to Kelley D'Angelo, the new director of human resources at the PH.
Feb 27, 2009
Sister Rita Jean DuBrey Receives Scouting Honor
Sister Rita Jean DuBrey has been selected by the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York as the Distinguished Trailblazer, Woman of Distinction for 2009.
Feb 25, 2009
Meditate! Celebrate! Illustrate!
Lenten Meditations, Jubilee Celebrations, First Graders' Illustrations,
Feb 20, 2009
Sister Patricia St. John, CSJ, Receives Honors
Sister Patricia St. John and Lori Custodero, Sister Patricia's doctoral advisor at Columbia University, collaborated on a chapter in a book that was recently published.
Jan 25, 2009
Sister Peg McPeak, CSJ, Wins Seton Award
Sister Margaret P. McPeak, CSJ, was recognized for serving more than 30 years as an associate professor at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jan 11, 2009
Sister Eileen McCann, CSJ, Receives National Award
Sister Eileen McCann, CSJ, coordinator for Youth and Young Adults for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) received the National Catholic Youth Ministry Award from the Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).
Dec 29, 2008
PH Extends Hospitality during Deadly Ice Storm
On Friday, December 12, the Albany area's worst ice storm since 1987 left thousands without electrical power, water and heat for nearly a week. St. Joseph?s Provincial House operated on its generator for nearly four days and was able to provide shelter to several family members, employees and friends who were left without heat in the frigid weather. The sisters were preparing to welcome 50 elderly residents of Our Lady of Hope Nursing Facility when the Home?s power was restored.
Dec 16, 2008
Sister in Forefront of Research
Sister Patricia Grasso, CSJ, presents obesity-research results in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Nov 19, 2008
Season of Thanks Takes on New Meaning
Sister Dorothy Root, CSJ, counts blessings after critical, life-changing accident.
Nov 18, 2008
Meet Susan Szczerbacki
You will notice a new face at St. Joseph's Provincial House. You will experience the presence of an enthusiastic, energetic, dynamic woman.
Nov 13, 2008