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Who We Are

We, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, are a Roman Catholic congregation of women founded in France around 1650. We have been in Toronto since 1851.

As a religious community, we are brought together by the love of Christ. We are called by God, the Gospel and the Church to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion and to pursue social justice and equality for all. We are committed to creating a society transformed by Gospel values in the areas of social justice, peace and creation.

We invite others to join us in living the Gospel values and serving the “dear neighbour”, with a current focus on Indigenous justice, the climate emergency, labour exploitation and human trafficking.

We continue our long tradition of advocacy and support for creation care and social justice, with a special emphasis on clean drinking water as a human right.

We seek collaboration and participation in our mission, ministries and spirituality.

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Journey for Justice: Winter 2025 Issue

This issue of Journey for Justice: Listen! Learn! Act! comes at a troubled time for our planet. As all of us work through a challenging period, we share with you some essential truths, our new Harvest Justice forum theatre project, our support for the Turn Debt Into Hope campaign, and a thoughtful reflection on nature.

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Celebrating 375 Years

Tradition gives October 15, 1650 as the date on which Bishop de Maupas gave our congregation its official existence and the name of St. Joseph. Beginning on October 15, 2024, Sisters of St. Joseph throughout the world are celebrating our 375th anniversary.

Join CSJ Toronto Archives in exploring 375 years of apostolic ministry through a series of online exhibits that journey through our beginnings in 17th century France and 19th century North America.

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CSJ Land Acknowledgement

Out of deep respect for those who have cared for these lands since time immemorial, we are committed to tread lightly on the land, protect water as sacred, and affirm our desire for right relations with all Indigenous Peoples.

What we do

Social Justice & Creation Care

Education, advocacy, prayer and action.

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School Visits

Programs are created and facilitated by CSJ staff.

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Vocation Ministry

Discerning God’s action in your life.

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Spiritual Accompaniment

Guiding you on your journey.

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News & Reflections

Harvest Justice

Announcing a forum theatre production about the experience of migrant farmworkers.

Journey for Justice: Winter 2025

Essential truths in troubled times.

Wisdom Wednesdays: Faith and Purpose

Reflecting on faith and the world around us.

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

February 2: A day of prayer for women and men religious.

Get Involved

As a Sister

Discerning God’s action in your life.

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As an Associate

Spirituality and service within your own lifestyle.

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As an Employee

We value compassion, teamwork, dignity and environmental awareness.

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As a Volunteer

Share your time and talents.

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In Memoriam

Sister Colleen Young, SOS

Sister Colleen loved teaching, integrating her musical talents and encouraging students to achieve their maximum potential.

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Sister Mary Carol Lemire

Sister Mary Carol will be deeply missed by her cousins, friends and Sisters in community for her warm smile and gracious presence.

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Sister Anne Lemire

Sister Anne is lovingly remembered by her Sisters in community and her many friends.

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Join the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice for a Reading Forum on the book Journeys to Justice: Reflections on Canadian Christian Activism. Author Joe Gunn will join this event on Tuesday, May 6 from 5 - 7 p.m. ET over Zoom. You can register at tiny.cc/jgunn and to buy a discounted copy of the book.

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Join the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice for a Reading Forum on the book Journeys to Justice: Reflections on Canadian Christian Activism. Author Joe Gunn will join this event on Tuesday, May 6 from 5 - 7 p.m. ET over Zoom. You can register at http://tiny.cc/jgunn and to buy a discounted copy of the book.

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We pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, and in gratitude for his loving Papacy. He has inspired us to do better.Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, has passed away at age 88. The Jesuit Conference joins people around the world in mourning. May he rest in the peace of Christ.

Read a statement from Fr. Brian Paulson, SJ, president of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, on Pope Francis’ passing: ow.ly/8xV150VEFBC
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We pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, and in gratitude for his loving Papacy. He has inspired us to do better.

How can we befriend the dear neighbour and Creation in God's name?

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How can we befriend the dear neighbour and Creation in Gods name? 

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