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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 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.

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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

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

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

Advent 2024: The Holy Family as a Migrant Family

Joseph, Mary and Jesus were searching for safety and a new home.

Advocacy to End Closed Work Permits

End migrant worker unfreedom.

Journey for Justice: Listen! Learn! Act!

The Right Relations edition of our social justice newsletter.

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 Anne Lemire

Sister Anne is lovingly remembered by her sister, Sister Mary Carol Lemire, CSJ, her Sisters in community, as well as her many friends.

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Sister Trudy Zunti

Sister Trudy will be sadly missed by her large extended family, friends and her Sisters in community.

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Sister Adua Anna Zampese, SOS

Sister Adua brought energy, kindness, joy and thoughtfulness to all.

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With Jubilee 2025 underway in Canada, we all have the opportunity to join a global movement addressing the urgent crises of unjust debt and ecological harm. Consider taking part in this launch for a national advocacy campaign to cancel unjust debts; reform the global financial system; and establish a fair debt framework.

#jubilee2025 #turndebtintohope #wisdomwednesdays #JourneyForJustice #socialjusticewisdom🔔 You're invited: February 19 for the launch of Canadian #Jubilee2025: Turn Debt into Hope! 🌍✨
Join the movement for economic and ecological justice.
📅 Date: February 19, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm EST
📍 Online Webinar
🎙️ Hear Indigenous partners, including Rev. Tony Snow (Stoney Nakoda), biblical scholar Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, Global South partners and more.

✍️ Learn more and Register: my.linkpod.site/Jubilee-2025-launch

#TurnDebtIntoHope #Jubilee2025
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With Jubilee 2025 underway in Canada, we all have the opportunity to join a global movement addressing the urgent crises of unjust debt and ecological harm. Consider taking part in this launch for a national advocacy campaign to cancel unjust debts; reform the global financial system; and establish a fair debt framework. 

#Jubilee2025 #turndebtintohope #WisdomWednesdays #JourneyforJustice #SocialJusticeWisdom

How can we focus on cooperation over competition as we do God's work?

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How can we focus on cooperation over competition as we do Gods work?

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Today, we celebrate Mother Delphine Fontbonne (1813 - 1856), who came to Toronto in 1851 with three Sisters, beginning our CSJ Toronto legacy: to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion, and to pursue social justice and equality for all.

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Today, we celebrate Mother Delphine Fontbonne (1813 - 1856), who came to Toronto in 1851 with three Sisters, beginning our CSJ Toronto legacy: to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion, and to pursue social justice and equality for all.

#CSJHistory
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