Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph

We, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph,

witness the Gospel in joy and peace, committed to prayer, service, and

care for all creation.
FSSJ Mission Statement

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is widely practiced and well-known a devotion wherein the heart of Jesus Christ is viewed as a symbol of God’s boundless and passionate love for all people.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

The picture on the left was drawn by the late Sister Geraldine Rutkowski, FSSJ.

Our Mission & Vision

Helping to connect people to faith

We, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph,
witness the Gospel in joy and peace,
committed to prayer, service, and care for all creation.

Click ‘Read More’ to read reflection on Mother Colette by Sister Benedicta Dega, FSSJ

800th Anniversary of Canticle of Creation

We remember that this year is the 800 anniversary of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creation.  As Pope Francis stated in his encyclical, Laudato Si:  Care for Our Common Home, “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us. “Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs”.  Let us ponder Francis’ words reflecting on our Brothers and Sisters Water, Wind, Fire and Moon.

Sister Water

“Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Water,
who is very useful to us,
and humble and precious and pure.”

Brother Wind

“Be praised, my Lord,
for our Brothers Wind and Air
and every kind of weather
by which you, Lord,
uphold life in all your creatures.”

Brother Fire

“Be praised, my Lord, for Brother Fire,
through whom you give us light in the darkness:
he is bright and lively and strong.”

Sister Moon

“Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Moon,
and for the stars
which you have set shining and lovely
in the heavens.”

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Remembrance Garden

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and quiet reflection.

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