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Associate programs available in: Jacksonville Miami Central Florida Lake City St. Augustine Tallahassee Palm Beach Williston
Contact Associate Program Director about an Associate Program in your area.
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Joining together to promote union of neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God
Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph Historical Foundation
Le Puy en Velay, France, Birthplace of Sisters of St. Joseph
In the 17th century, our founders, Father Jean Pierre Medaille, SJ and six women, understood from the beginning the importance of laity joining in our spirituality and ministry. Associate Member Pin To emphasize the importance of this partnership, Fr. Medaille included in our constitution the establishment of a program where laity can join us in good works and prayer. Today, the program is known among our congregations as the Sisters of St. Joseph Associate Program.
Joining in Our Mission Motherhouse of Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida
Mission Sisters of St. Joseph
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The Associate Program is open to any sincere person who desires to share in the spirit and values of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. The program offers an opportunity to be a part of a faith community that seeks to grow as the “Body of Christ.” Associates are spiritual companions Associates Collect Clothing for Migrant and co-workers with the Farm Workers Sisters while continuing their daily lives. Joining to promote our mission, Associates help to provide spiritual and earthly needs of the dear neighbor. Associates do not take public vows; do not live in community or a convent; do not have a voice in governance or any financial obligations.
1650 1866 1968 1989
Timeline Foundation of Sisters of St. Joseph in LePuy, France Foundation of Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Augustine, Florida Establishment of the SSJ United States Federation Foundation of Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine Associates Program
Spiritual Companions • Share opportunities for spiritual and
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personal enrichment through retreats, days of recollection, and community celebrations Join the us in prayer life Learn more about our Catholic faith and the Sisters of St. Joseph charism (mission and values) Join in care and concern for the dear neighbor
Co-Workers • Actively engage in promoting vocations • Participate in fund raising efforts that • •
sustain our mission Volunteer at the Fr. O’Reilly House Museum Volunteer at Lourdes Convent , home of our retired Sisters
Associate Commitment Ceremony
SISTER OF ST. JOSEPH ASSOCIATE APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: Address: City:
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QUESTIONS In what ways have you been involved in Church ministries?
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With which Sister(s), Associate(s) are you most closely associated?
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Completed applications may be submitted by email to: nancy.obyrne@currently.com For questions, please contact Nancy O’Byrne at 904-422-3618 or by email at nancy.obyrne@currently.com
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