Associates

Who Are We

Sharing the same dream with the Sisters of St Joseph, we try to bring unifying and reconciling love to our world, and help to further the mission of the Congregation.

Who Might Become An Associate?

Any sincere adult who:

• Is committed to Gospel values
• Feels drawn by the charism, spirituality and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph
• Desires to grow and deepen one’s spirituality
• Desires the experience of community
• Is willing and able to serve others
• Is mature enough to be an effective member of a group

What Is Involved?

• Attendance at monthly gatherings
• Supporting one another in spiritual growth
• Responding to the needs of the church and world in partnership with the Sisters
• Experiencing community among ourselves and with the Sisters
• Praying with the Sisters of St Joseph
• Commitment to live the charism, spirituality and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph in our personal lives, work and ministry as lay people

Origins of Associates

Father Medaille and the first six Sisters, founders of the CSJ’s, felt that collaboration with lay persons was integral to the congregation. Associates were chosen to join the Sisters in carrying out their mission. Together they shared the same dream of becoming one in God.

Following the Second Vatican Council (late 1960's) the Sisters sought to reclaim the Associate Movement which had disappeared from the early foundation. Our first group was formed in Sarnia in 1989. Today groups are established throughout Ontario in Windsor, London, Woodstock, Chatham, Sarnia, Maidstone, St. Thomas, Kingsville and Simcoe, as well as in Peru.

For more information contact

Director, Associates Office
485 Windermere Road, Box 487
London , Ontario N6A 4X3
Phone: 519-432-3781 Ext 566 ; Fax: 519-432-8557
E-mail: associates@csj.london.on.ca