Sisters of St. Joseph

It Matters To Us: A Dialogue Around Truth and Reconciliation

Join us on Monday, June 11, 2012 from 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. at Althouse College, Faculty of Education, Western University, to commemorate the strength and resiliency of local residential school survivors and the hard work and dedication of local community members, At^lohsa Native Family Healing Services, The Sisters of St. Joseph, and The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children, who are working together to host an evening of fellowship and celebration where local community members will share why truth, reconciliation, and equity matters to them.

"Day of Prayer"

Enjoy a “Day of Prayer” at Medaille Retreat House on Tuesday, June 26th. This day provides opportunity for quiet prayer, input, ritual, silent reflection and the stillness we need. The day begins with an opening prayer service with suggestions for meditative themes and scripture readings. There will also be closing prayers or ritual. Please bring your own journal. Bibles will be available. Doors open for registration at 9:00 am – start time 9:30 am – 3:15 pm.

The Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

The Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from June 20-22. A delegation of 22 Sisters of St. Joseph (including 2 from London and I from Peterborough) will participate in the Conference in collaboration with our UN-NGO office. Read the Statement of the Congregations of St. Joseph to see the ethical framework that will guide our participation at Rio+20.