Who Are We Today?

CSJ Associates

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The Associate Program

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 seventeenth-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, ten associates made their first commitment. Read more about the history of CSJ Associates.

How Do You Become a CSJ Associate? 

INVITATION
As you 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
Orientation is 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, using the contact drop-down list below, contact one of these members of the Albany Province Associate Leadership Team: 

Sister Alma Colette Jones, CSJ
Marge Mangan, CSJ Associate
Sister Clare Pelkey, CSJ
Kileen Stone, CSJ Associate


CSJ Associates Nancy Koltko and Barbara Conroy