Sisters of St. Joseph of CarondeletJuly 31, 2010

Healing and Reconciling

We serve in a way that: heals and reconciles; serves all persons without distinction; makes known through our lives the gospel we proclaim; enables others to assume a more active responsibility for continuing the mission of Jesus; recognizes and defends the human dignity of all persons; promotes justice with a particular concern for the poor. (Constitution)


Welcome to a new edition of "Inside Ascension Health." This video update on current activities is delivered in newscast style, so it packs a lot of quality information into a short time. We hope you'll spend a few minutes to discover more about the System of which the Sisters of St. Joseph are an important part. Just click the icon to view the video.

Health Care


Sister Catherine Sean Croghan, CSJ, Surgical Suite Nurse, St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam


Sister Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ, Director, Complementary Therapies, St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam


Sister Maureen Denn, CSJ, Chaplain Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, Utica, NY


Sister Shirley Maloney, CSJ, Physical Therapist, Colonie, New York

As early as 1650, Bishop Henri de Maupas asked the Sisters of St. Joseph to staff the Montferrand Hospice and care for those in need. Our Constitution of 1693 first mentions the Sisters of St. Joseph as healthcare providers and specifies that they “visit the sick in their homes or in prison, assist them with alms and prepare broths and remedies which the doctors recommend for them.”

 For over 350 years, Sisters of St. Joseph have been involved in the healthcare ministry. In 1903, the sisters in the Albany Province opened St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. The hospital has seen a remarkable history of expansion and growth over the years. Today, St. Mary’s is a part of Ascension Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the country. Our sisters continue to serve at St. Mary’s and at Seton Health in Troy.
 
In addition, Sisters of St. Joseph from the Albany Province serve in other locales in physical therapy (Read the article about Sister Shirley Maloney, CSJ!), speech pathology, nursing, phlebotomy and many other areas of health care.
 

Sister Margaret Michael Vincent, CSJ
RN, Emergency Department/Senior Clinic
Saint Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet • 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road • Latham, NY 12110-4799
Main Provincal House Number (518) 783-3500 • Fax (518) 783-5209

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