CSJ Associates

The Associate Logo
Circle symbolizes unity

Clasped hands indicate
collaboration in mission

Fleur de lis signifies
our French roots

Who We Are Today:
The CSJ Associates are men and women who embrace the charism of unity and reconciliation and participate in the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The CSJ Associate community lives out this call of the Spirit in their daily lives.

• Manifest FIDELITY to Jesus Christ through prayer, faith, and service;

• Endeavor to embody CHRIST’S RECONCILING PRESENCE in the world;

• Unite in PRAYER individually and communally with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet;

• Deepen ATTITUDES of wonder, reverence, gratitude, openness to change, growth and loving commitment.
Our History
In the earliest documents of the congregation from 17th Century France, association with the laity in spirituality and mission was a significant facet of Jean Pierre Medaille’s vision for the first sisters. In responding to the call of Vatican II, the sisters encouraged the establishment of associate programs. These associates share the charism but do not intend to be vowed members of the Congregation. In June 1985, 10 associates made their first commitment.

 






Who Are We Today?
Today there are 80 men and women who have made commitment as CSJ Associates living in many areas, including:

• Albany

• Amsterdam

• Binghamton

• North Country

• Rome

• Syracuse

• Utica

• Other areas of the U.S.

 

How Do You Become a CSJ Associate?

INVITATION - As you are read about this program, you may feel that you are being invited to consider this form of association with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. A vowed member of the Congregation or one of the Associates may invite you to consider becoming an Associate..

ORIENTATION - A period when you are introduced to the spirit and spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph and to the CSJ Associate community in your area.

COMMITMENT- CSJ Associates participate in a weekend retreat experience and renew their commitment annually.

 

How to contact us:
For further information, contact one of these members of the Albany Province Associate Leadership Team:

Patricia Hunt, CSJA
prhunt@syr.edu

Joanne St. Hilaire, CSJ

jlsthilaire@csjalbany.org

Janet Derby, CSJA
jderby2@nycap.rr.com

Maureen Murphy, CSJ
maureenmurphy@csjalbany.org


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