September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to honour and remember residential school Survivors and those who did not return home. Here are some of the ways that you can show your solidarity and help to build bridges of understanding and reconciliation.
Canadian Federation Celebrates 60 Years!
As we mark the 60th anniversary since the creation of the Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Canada (on September 20, 1966), we honour the six foundresses who lovingly and wisely came together as one and whose vision continues to guide us today: Mother Maura of Toronto, Mother Alacoque of Hamilton, Mother Julia of London, Mother St. Rose of Peterborough, Mother Mary of Pembroke, and Mother St. Edward of Sault Ste. Marie.
As noted by our Federation President Sr. Mary Jo Radey in the most recent Federation newsletter, “these past 60 years are remarkable in so many ways…let us live out this Diamond Jubilee believing at the core of our beings, that each of us is a “divine sparkle” and collectively we bring God’s light to the world more brightly as a Federation than we ever could have standing alone”.
Wishing a wonderful and joyous 60th Jubilee to our entire Federation Family!
Federation Newsletter - September Issue
In this issue, you can read reflections from Associates who visited Sisters in Peru as well as about this year’s joyous SAIL event, current environmental issues like carbon capture and the emergence of AI, the recent Mission Alive reunion, and the story of one Sister’s journey walking the Camino – Nova Scotia this past summer.
Season of Creation
This year’s Season of Creation (September 1-October 4) official theme is “Living Water”. Each week, the attached offers beautiful prayers such as the ‘Tears of Creation) (week 1), Drops of Hope (week 2), Embracing Water (week 3), ‘To Be Sent Out to Care for the Earth’ (week 4) and ‘Celebrating the Message of St. Francis’ (final week 5). Through readings, scripture, music, reflection and sharing, these prayers celebrate and honour this Season of Creation.
Praying for World Ocean Day (June 8)
This World Ocean Day, we are invited to be “mindful of how long Earth’s oceans have generated and sustained life…” through this special prayer filled with music, scripture, and a reading from Josephine Mandamin - Anishinaabe Grandmother, Elder and founding member of the Water Protector’s Movement.
