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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 invite others to collaborate with us in our mission and ministry and participate in our spirituality.
Journey for Justice Newsletter
Our quarterly newsletter from our social justice ministry shares exciting initiatives that, we hope, will inspire you to join us in working for a world transformed by Gospel values of peace, justice, and creation care.
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.
School Visits
Programs are created and facilitated by CSJ staff.
Vocation Ministry
Discerning God’s action in your life.
Spiritual Accompaniment
Guiding you on your journey.
News & Reflections
Journey for Justice: Our Summer 2024 Issue
This edition of our social justice newsletter focuses on dignity.
Essential but Disposable Labour
An eight-part podcast documentary featuring the voices of migrant workers in Canada.
Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for May
Pope Francis' Prayer Intention for May: the formation of religious and seminarians.
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170 Years of Service
A Collection of Essays on the History and Mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto
Edited by Elizabeth M. Smyth and Linda F. Wicks
The seven essays in this volume trace the roots of the Sisters of St. Joseph from their biblical and medieval foremothers, through the Congregation’s activities in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
Alive Through Play
An Artbook by Sister Virginia Varley
Sister Virginia Varley is a Sister of St. Joseph of Toronto and a self-described abstract artist. In her book, Alive Through Play: Challenged by Art Mediums, Sister Virginia shares “some of the deep reflection on my own paintings and the layers of newly found realities that have emerged for me.”
Alive Through Play is available for a one-time donation of $30 to Fontbonne Ministries.
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In Memoriam
We remember with gratitude the lives and contributions of:
Sister Adua Anna Zampese, SOS
Sister Adua brought energy, kindness, joy and thoughtfulness to all.
Sister Barbara Grozelle
Sister Barbara was a compassionate nurse and a dedicated volunteer and teacher.
Sister Gwen Smith
Sister Gwen is remembered as a Sister who cared for the poor and all of creation.
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Support Our Ministry for Social Justice
The work of our Ministry for Social Justice, Peace, and Creation Care includes raising awareness of the injustices and inequalities faced by our planet and all our "dear" neighbours which with whom we share our common home.
