The US Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph joins the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in condemning racism and sexism in all their harmful forms – whether the violent acts of white supremacists and misogynists or the daily acts of hate and discrimination that diminish us all. We grieve with the citizens of Atlanta and the Asian-American and Pacific…
This Friday, March 19, 2021 is St. Joseph’s Day. Pope Francis has proclaimed 2021 the “Year of Joseph.” We have been offering “Portrait of a Person of Joseph” videos throughout the year featuring Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, their associates, and their partners in ministry. A person of Joseph is someone who embodies his attributes and virtues. View all…
We continue to pray with and for one another as we navigate through these challenging days. We hunger for community and for a time when we can pray and celebrate together. May we continue to carry one another in heart and prayer during this Lenten Season. The Triduum Services will take place in Sacred Heart Chapel. In light of Covid…
Using an innovative approach, the Sisters of Saint Joseph are working to improve water quality on their campus and ultimately on Long island. Based in their land Ethic adopted on 2015, the congregation nis working to establish a sustainable relationship with the land which they hold in sacred trust. Nitrogen pollution and runoff from failing cesspool and septic systems played…
Candle Lights for a Cure has been founded to honor all those lost to Covid in the towns of Brentwood, Bay Shore, and central islip. They ask that anyone who has lost a loved one would send a photo and a memory to be shared on their website. Events are bein planned for April. Their goal is to begin the…
A Renaming and Dedication Ceremony was recently held to rename Building 4 – or the St. Joseph Renewel Center – on our Brentwood Campus to La Providencia Center. We thank S. Gloria Cruz, CSJ again for her suggestion of La Providencia for Building 4. Our Lady of Providence is the patron of Puerto Rico, the beautiful island that the Sisters of…
Land Ecology Internship @ Sisters of St. Joseph – Brentwood, NY Sustainability Initiatives The 212-acre Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood property is a tranquil campus in the suburbs, consisting of woodlands, beautiful meadows, landscaped areas, historic buildings and 28 acres of organic farm land. Our 40-acre pine-oak woodland hosts a unique diversity of plants and wildlife. The Sisters hold this…
Lenten Retreat Morning on February 27th at 10 a.m. During this Lenten Journey, what needs to be uncovered, transformed, and healed within? The presenter will be Sister Joannie Cassidy, SSJ. If interested, register at spirituality@csjbrentwood.org. After registering you will be sent information and the link for the morning. To view the flyer click HERE
As we continue to celebrate 2021 as the “Year of Joseph” as proclaimed by Pope Francis, we offer you this latest installment in our “Portrait of a Person of Joseph” video series. Enjoy this “Portrait of a Person of Joseph” video, which explores St. Joseph as a refugee and features our Sister Rosalie Carven, CSJ.
February is Black History Month. The Sisters of St. Joseph JPIC Office has a Black History Month calendar available. Black History Month reminds us not just of how far we have traveled, but also how far there is to go. It is an opportunity to reflect on the corrosive effects of racism and to challenge our own negative stereotypes. Learn…