A Jubilee Celebration

A Jubilee Celebration in London

A Jubilee is the anniversary of when a Sister entered or professed vows in her religious community. We have a big celebration each year for Sisters celebrating their various year anniversaries.

A sunny late September afternoon was the ideal setting to honor our Jubilarians of 50, 60 and 70 years of faith-filled service to God and the dear neighbor. Friends and family members joined our Sisters for the celebration of the eucharist, followed by a festive dinner.

Throughout their lives, our five jubilarians embraced a wide variety of ministries.  These works include education, health care, outreach to seniors in nursing homes, retreat work, service to the poor and hungry. Other endeavors entail ministry to people in Peru, Nairobi, Yellowknife and Northwest Territories.

In this season of thanksgiving, we are grateful to God for bringing us together to celebrate and rejoice in the faith commitment and dedication of Sisters Maureen Meloche, Theresa Piva, Mary Sharon Kennedy, Diane Naud and Teresa Ryan.     

-Sister Jean Moylan, CSJ

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A Jubilant Celebration!

Nurses, teachers, administrators, homemakers, musicians, counsellors, wellness guides, bakers of pies!

How do you give thanks for the fantastic service of a dozen generous women of faith?

Well - you greet, you affirm, you sing, you pray in gratitude, you dine in style, and you chat, chat, chat.

June 2, 2019 was a day of celebration for our Sisters marking anniversaries of 60 – 80 years in our congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Each of these women have lived through the multiple changes of the last century, evolving with the times, ever seeking a deeper relationship with God, and enriching life around them.  They have helped children develop their life skills, creativity and academic studies. They have sat with dying patients and prayed them home to God.  They have nurtured healthy eating habits, released strained muscles, and administered the everyday operations of our former institutions. These are our Jubilarians – women of faith, women of courage.  And for their presence among us we give thanks!

Join with me in acknowledging:

Celebrating 80 years      Sr. Josepha Zimmer

Celebrating 70 years      Sr. Rita Heenan, Sr. Monica Beaudoin, Sr. Genevieve Anne Cloutier, Sr. Frances Ennis

Celebrating 75 years      Sr. Thecla Martens

Celebrating 60 years      Sr. Cecilia Dronzek, Sr. Elaine Flood, Sr. Marilyn Kueber, Sr. Carol Mittelholtz, Sr. Julita Monkel, Sr. Donna Quinlan