Rome, April 5, 2026

 Rome, March 19, 2026  

THE GLOBAL FAMILY OF SAINT JOSEPH UNITED IN PRAYER AND COMMUNION  

Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambéry in Bolivia 45 years of mission: a presence that nourishes life and the mission of Unity, in the Church and in...

SISTERS DOLORES AND CRISTINA VISIT NORTHERN BRAZIL

  THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CHAMBÉRY IN THE PROVINCE OF BRAZIL PRESENT THEIR COMMUNICATION DIRECTORY

BRINGING HEARTS TOGETHER: COMMUNICATING COMMUNION AND MISSION   

CRB of Paraná Celebrates the World Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking  

Presence and Commitment of the Sisters of St. Joseph at the UN: Participation in CSocD64  

(based on the message of Sr. Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Consecrated Life)  

Revisiting Our Chapter Theme at the Province Assembly 2026  

Spiritual Retreat of the Sisters of St. Joseph of ChambéryJanuary 3-9 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia  

On December 7, the members of the Goal Orientation Programme (GOP), known as the Flames of Tanmaya, came together on Zoom for a reflective and enriching session led by Sr. Frances Regis. The theme, Psycho-Spiritual Integration: A Path to Wholeness

  The Italian Province reflects on protection, migrants, and the future  

  With joy, we share some moments that express the various experiences lived during the 3rd Provincial Youth Retreat, held on November 29 and 30 in Cícero Dantas, Bahia, at the Cecília Inês Center.

The Meeting took place from November 28 to 30, 2025, at the Provincial House in Curitiba/PR. The gathering, marked by fraternity and shared responsibility, brought together the Provincial Council and the Coordinators of the Núcleos for a broad process of reflection and discernment.

  On November 22, 2025, we held a formation meeting via Zoom at 3:00 p.m. (Rome time) with the Interculturality Contact Persons. The meeting was attended by the Superior General, Sr. Dolores Lahr, and wa...

COMMUNICATION GROUP MEETING STRENGTHENS SPIRITUALITY,

On November 9, 2025, the city of Pinerolo in northern Italy marked the two hundredth anniversary of the Sisters of St. Joseph with a solemn Eucharistic celebration in the historic Basilica of San Maurizio. The event brought toge...

From November 11 to 21, 2025, the city of Belém (PA) will host COP 30, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties — a decisive moment to articulate global responses to the climate crisis.

1st, Nov.2025, St. Joseph’s Convent Sr. Sec. School, Ratlam organised its much-awaited Annual Exhibition – Mostra – An Iconic Display of Brilliance. with great enthusiasm and...

  October was a special month for all the Sisters of Saint Joseph, as we celebrated the 375th anniversary of our Congregation's long heritage. It was even...

  MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER FOR THE

On Sunday, October 26, at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel in Fátima do Sul – Dourados, we rejoiced, celebrated, and gave thanks to God together with Sister Cleonice for her 25 years of Consecrated Religious Life. The Mass was presided...

  In an atmosphere of deep joy and gratitude, the community gathered on a festive evening to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Religious Consecrated Life of Sister...

375 YEARS OF GRACE AND THE OPENING OF THE PROVINCIAL CHAPTER  

18th–19th October 2025 A meaningful two-day...

  On October 15, at the Provincial House in Curitiba (PR), the celebrations for the anniversary of the foundi...

FORMATION MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATES OF THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH OF CHAMBERY – Europe/US  

  A Historic Milestone for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph

Message from Sister Dolores Lahr – Superior General the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chambery    

  From October 3 to 5, the Second National Meeting of Lay Members of the St. Joseph Family took place in San Ramón, Mamoré Province, Bolivia, under the them...

 In a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the Sisters of St. Joseph — namely, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy (SSJA), the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry (CSJ), and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon (SJL) — joyfully celebrated the 375th Foundation Day of the...

Celebrating 375 Years of Foundation with Reflection, Sharing, and Fellowship  

LIFE IN MISSIONARY COMMUNITY  

  "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live." (De...

2nd CRB NATIONAL COMMUNICATION CONGRESS REFLECTS ON DIGITAL RESPONSIBILITY, AI, AND STRATEGIC EVANGELIZATION  

Rooted in Christ, Prophetic in Mission  

On Wednesday, July 2, the Europe-USA pilgrimage group visited important sites in Le Puy with S. Eluiza, a sister of the Chambéry congregation, as their guide. She explained in detail the Cathedral where our first sisters certainly prayed, the Church of the College where Father Medaille...

After gathering in the chapel for Morning Prayer, we came together again in the meeting room. The calendar for provincial gatherings for the 2025–2027 biennium was confirmed, and we reviewed the intense days of work: we all agreed on the beauty and necessity of working together, expr...

  Friday, the 29th, was dedicated to the commissions of Ongoing Formation, Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Persons, Finance, and JPIC of the Italian Province.

From August 28 to 30, the four Provincial Commissions of the Italian Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry and the Provincial Council met for the first time in a joint meeting.

We are all in deep shock and sorrow at the sudden homegoing of Sr. Lorraine Marie Delaney.Sr. Lorraine was truly a remarkable woman who embodied the charism of building relationships in its fullest and mos...

LIVING MEMORY, FRATERNITY, AND HOPE Online event reinforces the mission of consecrated life as a sign of tenderness, care, and prophetic presence in the Church

20 Years of the Therapeutic Community Fazenda São José Sister Maria da Paz Caimi On Sunday, August 17, 2025,...

 Bonds, Care, and Safe Communication

 Arrival and Orientation : 29th and 30th  June 2025

 Arrival and Orientation : 29th and 30th  June 2025

Chambéry, France – June 15, 2025 – On the Feast of the Holy Trinity, the French Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry celebrated a deeply moving and significant event at St. F...

The eleven Sisters preparing for their final profession entered the chapel slowly in procession, each holding a flower and accompanied by their formators. This symbolized their journey of formation and the guidance they received. After the exposition of the Bless...

Renewed and revitalized in Spirit after six days of Ignatian retreat, forty-five-chapter delegates from the Province of Pachmarhi gathered at the Provincial House in Fox Ro...

“Share with kindness the hope that dwells in your hearts” (cf. 1 Pet 3:15-16)

The 

 On the afternoon of May 28, 2025, an Online Meeting of the Care Communities of the Sisters of St. Joseph in the Brazilian Province t...

Eco-Leadership and Innovation in Ministry

 IN THE SPIRIT OF THE JUBILEE OF HOPE   C...

COMMUNION, MISSION, AND CO-RESPONSIBILITY MARKED THE DAY’S WORK  

PILGRIMS OF HOPE

  The world bids farewell with deep sorrow to Pope Francis. His passing leaves an unforgettable legacy of humility, love for the most needy, and an unwavering co...

 Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the world celebrated the 55th Earth Day under the...

Christ The King High School Multan Pakistan during morning assembly had one minute silence & prayed for the deposed Soul of our beloved Pope Francis.  

It is with great sadness and regret that as Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry, we received the news of the death of Pope Francis, one day after celebrating Easter. He was a leader who became a true symbol of closeness to the people of Go...

FRANCE-BELGIUM PROVINCE HOSTS A DEBATE WITH SISTER BARBARA ON GLOBAL CHALLENGES  

This special Mass was held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Lahore on March 19, 2025 and the Holy Mass was presided over by Fr. Asif Sardar (Vicar General of Archdiocese of Lahore) &nb...

Saint Joseph, be with us as we begin the great journey of our time...  

CRB of Paraná Hosts Meeting on Synodal Leadership and Community Care in Curitiba  

PROVOKING TALK ON "PILGRIMS OF HOPE" FOR THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH  

Launched in 2024 in Tanmaya Province, Flames of Tanmaya Speaks is an initiative designed to empower 51 sisters aged 25 to 55 through a Goal Orientation Programme (GOP). This program aims to foster leadership, critical thinking, and effective mission planning, enc...

Celebrations of March 8, 2025 

  Meeting of the Committee of the Formation and Charism Experience Program of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry with the Collaborators of the Province. On March 6th and 7th,...

In celebration of International Women’s Day, St. Joseph’s Convent Senior Secondary School organized a transformative health awareness session for its female educators. The event featured the esteemed Obstetrician and G...

Based on the document sent by the Congregation’s JPIC Commission, our communities sought ways to be in communion with the entire cause of combating human trafficking.  

‘Cry for Life Network’ participated in Holy Mass in Almirante Tamandaré with the theme "Together against human trafficking"  

LATIN AMERICAN SEMINAR OF THE SAN JOSÉ FAMILY - BOLIVIA  

VIII LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN SEMINAR OF THE SÃO JOSÉ FAMILY  

PILGRIMS OF HOPE: WALKING TOGETHER  

HOW TO USE AI AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ETHICAL COMMUNICATION

  Vikravandi, a small town in the State of Tamil Nadu (Southern India), bore the brunt of nature’s fury of cyclone named Fengal on the first and second of December. The community, along with the school where the Sisters of St. Jose...

By Laveena CSJ Just a piece of wax   Shapeless, aimless, wondering—What am I me...

On December 7, 2024, an online meeting via Zoom platform was held with the 82 Sisters in the Temporary Profession of the Congregation. The main objective was to establish a process of connection and bonding with t...

CONGREGATION REFLECTS ON CARING FOR THE PLANET AND  DEVELOP ACTIONS IN THE 2024 SEASON OF CREATION  ...

15th November 2024

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PROVINCE COMMUNICATION GROUP From November 8 to 10, the city of Lagoa Vermelha, in Rio Grande...

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery, Nagpur Province, officially commenced their Provincial Chapter this evening with a vibrant opening ceremony.  

DISCERNMENT AND ELECTIONS  

CALL TO HOLINESS

OUTPOURING OF HOLY SPIRIT

  On October 30, 2024, the 4th Provincial Chapter of Nirmala Province commenced at the Provincialate in Igatpuri. The theme for our Chapter is “Journeying Together in Hope, Celebrating Our Differences.” The event began w...

Rome, October 15, 2024  

PERPETUAL VOWS OF SISTER MARIA DOS SANTOS DURÃES AT THE CASALETTO CHAPEL IN ROME  

MISSION: WALKING TOGETHER

‘The earth is our heritage, freedom is our birthright, and our call is to be prophets of our time.’ On this Synodal Day, we Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry felt the need to be touched by God's love in order to embrace our prophetic rol...

 Sep. 28  

27-09-2024 S. Kelly Connors, a can...

EMBRACING DIVERSITY, ENSURING SAFETY 26th Sept 2024

On September 21st, we had a special afternoon, marked by a walk in union with our planet. We had the participation of the Laity of the Small Project, catechists and Sisters of St. Joseph.  

25 September 2024

SEPTEMBER 24 This morning, we awoke to the beauty of the fog covering the lake. It represented th...

September 23, 2024  

22ND SEPTEMBER 2024

21/Sep. Extended Council 2024

The opening ceremony of the Extended Council 2024 took place in Nemi, surrounded by lush green hills and thickly wooded areas, creating a picturesque natural setting.

RESCUE LIVES AND CARE FOR THE COMMON HOME.   We join the golden month in Bolivia to save the lives of child...

Extended Council 2024 - 19th September  

  It was certainly a different experience - the first face-to-face meeting of the European-American network “after corona” on September 18, 2024. The meeting took place in Casale...

MISSION…. JOURNEYING TOGETHER….  

EXTENDED COUNCIL 2024, NEMI, ITALY   Preparations are in full swing for the

Nemi, Italy - From September 19 to 30, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry wi...

"FOREST FIRES CONSUME THE AMAZON"  

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH TAKE PART IN THE CRY OF THE EXCLUDED IN CURITIBA AND MACEIÓ "Life Comes First!" and "All forms of life matter! But who cares?"

JUSTICE, PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC) - CREATION SEASON 2024

Communication Congress: Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Law and Discernment in the Digital Environment brings together more than 200 participants to São Paulo...

On Saturday, August 17, an online formation meeting took place for the Associates of Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. The theme for this event was: Charism, spirituality and identity of the Sisters of St. Joseph in the context of today and synoda...

A Journey of Unity, Love, and Spirituality The Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery, Pakistan, re...

OPENING OF THE JUBILEE YEAR  

THE REALITY OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL AND THE ECOLOGICAL CRISIS   Faced with life's difficulties, such as illness, catastrophes and irreparable losses, the first human attitude is to remember to ask God to deliver, to help, to make the situation stop, and to defend from evil....

New Provincial Council for the Italian Province:    In the picture, from left to right:  Maria Rita Bollati (Alternate),  Rosalba Scaturro (Counselor), Adriana Usseglio (Councillor),  Clementina Copia (Provincial), Mariapaola Vandone (Councillor), Mariaelena Acetti (Co...

FLAMES OF TANMAYA SPEAKS… (Flames of Tanmaya is the name suggested by the core members of Goal Orientation Programme.)   On June 17, 2024, the Tanmaya Provincial House buzzed with a sense of purpose and unity as the Province Lea...

A VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE BY STUDENTS FROM SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL  IN PELOTAS   For 31 days, the state of Rio Grande do Sul, In south of Braszil.  was under the direct impact of torrential rains and river floods, affecting the people of Rio Grande do Sul in the most...

“TO BE MESSENGERS OF HOPE AND LOVE” We, the four first professed sisters of Tanmaya Province, India, feel truly blessed, chosen by God, and set apart for Him. The theme for our First Profession is “To be messengers of hope and love.”   On May 31st, a red-letter day in our lives, we pledged our loyalty and lov...

  ANNOUNCED CLIMATE TRAGEDY CAUSES DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN RIO GRANDE DO SUL (RS)   173 people lost their lives, 41 are missing and thousands were left homeless in the biggest flood faced by Rio Grande do Sul. A tragedy announc...

ZERO VIOLENCE, 100% TENDERNESS   In May 2024, in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the Childhood Centrality Program held a March on the Trails of Tenderness and Good Treatment, with the passage of the comet, a symbol that left Mexico...

Nous sommes heureux d'informer le nouveau conseil provincial de Norvège     Sur la photo, de gauche à droite : Sœur Elisabeth : Conseillère Sœur Marit : Conseillère Sœur Anette : Provinciale Sœur Lúcia : Conseillère Sœur Agata : Remplaçante...

The Conference of Religious of Brazil (CRB) celebrated its 70th anniversary with an extraordinary congress that brought together men and women religious from all over the country to reflect on its history, with the themes of Historical and Grateful Memory, Mysticism, Prophecy, and Hope. They also renewed their commitment to consecrated life in Brazil. The event took...

The only permanent fact of all time is Change. We've seen the transition from old B&W televisions to Smart TVs and from telephone dialing to smartphones. Times have changed and technology has replaced manual work, socialization, relationships, etc.   In the midst of these changing tim...

The Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), in collaboration with the International Communication Commission (ICC), launched the ONE LIFE_ONE TREE initiative in 2023 to commemorate the victims of the Iranian Revolution (Jhina). Various communities across the Congregation participated in the initiative by planting trees or other vegetation in memory of the many women and...

We gathered, Sisters of St. Joseph and Associates, Laypeople of the Little Project, in Hidrolândia, Goiás, Brazil, for the 12th National Meeting of the Sisters of St. Joseph from April 21st to 24th, 2024.   On Sunday, April 21st, there was a roundtable discussion among Sisters, associates, and laypeople, totaling 70 participants. From April 22nd to 24th, we wer...

We, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambéry, from the region of Pakistan, joyfully celebrated the feast of our patron, St. Joseph. This special occasion was marked by the Eucharistic celebration, with the participation of clergy, laity, staff, coworkers, and students. As we honor St. Joseph, let us strive to embody the virtues of the Holy Family—St. Joseph, Mother Mary, and Jesus&mda...