As a community of women we are sent to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion.

We seek to nurture community with our neighbour, especially with the homeless, the alienated, the economically poor, women at risk and our wounded Earth.

Charism is a gift of the Spirit given to people so that they may use it to help others. Each religious community has its own charism, its own special expression of their values and beliefs. This charism determines what their work or mission will be.

Father Jean-Pierre Médaille, SJ and the first Sisters of St. Joseph were inspired by Jesus' invitation to love God and to love the “dear neighbour.” From this invitation flowed our charism: to be one with God, among ourselves and with all others.