Sisters of St. Joseph of CarondeletJuly 31, 2010

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Sister Mary Ann Hayes, CSJ, Dies at St. Joseph's Provincial House
Sister Mary Ann Hayes, CSJ, (Sister Karen Francis), 74, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at St. Joseph's Provincial House, Latham, NY. Sister Mary Ann had been a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 54 years.
Jul 18, 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

Join with Us in a Pentecost Novena to End Human Trafficking
The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have complied a Pentecost Novena to End Human Trafficking and invite all of us to join with them in prayer to end this horrible violence to and oppression of God's children.
May 16, 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

CSJ Golf Classic 2010
The CSJ Annual Golf Classic will be held Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Shaker Ridge Country Club. For more info see Development.
Apr 11, 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

CSJ Ziti Dinner 2010
The annual CSJ Ziti Dinner was held Saturday, March 27, 2010, at St. Joseph's Provincial House in Latham.
Mar 26, 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. Mary¯s 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

Please Join Us in Prayer and Action for the Earthquake Victims of Haiti
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet join with women and men religious and peoples from all over the world in offering our grief and promise of prayers and donations for those who are suffering the devastating effects of the tragic earthquake in Haiti.
Jan 13, 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 O¯Malley, 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 You¯re 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

A Planetary Day of Action: Please Come!
Join the Sisters of St. Joseph in building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis in search for the solutions that justice demands!
Sep 23, 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

Celebration of Hope Prayer Service
This year has brought much change to the Albany and Syracuse Dioceses as the bishops and planning committees have endeavored to meet the changing needs of parish faith communities.
Apr 18, 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

Meet Susan Bartholomew
Susan Bartholomew is the new director of nursing at St. Joseph's Provincial House. Meet Susan in her own words.
Dec 21, 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