Sister and Associate Stories

“Our congregational commitment to live and proclaim Christ’s gospel of peace directs our decisions regarding ministry. In these choices we take into account our talents, resources, and limitations, the needs of our times, and the pastoral concerns of the church.”

— Constitution 20

Read about some of the ways our CSJP sisters and associates live out our charism of peace through justice.

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Living Our Charism in My Ordinary Everyday Life

Sister Chris Backiel says living our charism of Peace through Justice is found in her ordinary everyday life.

Sister Kath Siliverthorn Retires from Holy Rosary School

Sister Kath Silverthorn retires from Holy Rosary School and "One on One with the Nuns" sports segment.

Sister Julie Codd discusses her service to Native American communities.

Sister Regina O'Connell shares how her ministry evolved to focus on presence.

Associate Annie Welch writes about her participation in environmental and humanitarian organizations.

Sister Chero Chuma reflects on her ministry as a Registered Nurse on a hospital psychiatric unit.

Sister Sukyi Hur discusses her healing ministry

Every day is a journey and the journey itself is home

Sister Katrina Alton reflects on the call to religious life today.

Pursuing Peace through Justice by Providing Service to Others

Sister Dorothy Verna pursues peace through justice by providing service to others

Sister Angela McCarthy shows us the way with her poetry

Sister and Associate Stories

Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace