Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto newsletter
February 2012
Gifts of the Sisters
The Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario had asked Dr. Mark McGowan to write a series of articles in the magazine Principal Connections on people who impacted the education of the province. One of the articles Dr. McGowan wrote was on Sister Bernard Dinan CSJ and it is in our news section below. His article ends with the words: "Her patient leadership provided wise oversight to the building of a Catholic school system of which 21st Century Ontario Catholics are fortunate beneficiaries." The Sisters' contributions in the field of health care were also recognized in two events, one held at Providence Healthcare, the other at St. Joseph's Health Centre, and both are in the news section below.
Contents:
Prayers and reflections
- The story of Jonah: There's always a second chance
- Here's a wonderful prayer to the "image of the Eternal Father" – Prayer to St. Joseph
News on the website
- The Sisters of Service and the Sisters of St. Joseph sign a sponsorship agreement - Sisters enter sponsorship relationship
- Sr. Mary Alban writes from Haiti - Second Anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake
- Sr. Pat Boucher reflects on her vocation - Reflection On Consecrated Life: Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time
- Sr. Evanne Hunter describes her congregation's role in this presentation - Loretto College: Advocate of Women's Higher Education in the 20th Century
- Mark McGowan on the legacy of Sister Bernard Dinan CSJ - Patience and Perseverance
- A remarkable First Nations story - Rose Prince - Local woman's kindness results in annual pilgrimages in her honour
- 13 years of supporting the dream – Sister Betty Lou's Farewell to Creative Works Studio
- St. Joseph Health Centre honours its founders- Sisters Honoured at the Blessing of Our Lady of Mercy Wing
- Providence Healthcare brings its history alive- Memory Lane Celebrates Sisters' Legacy at Providence
- Christmas near and far - Christmas at Morrow Park - A Christmas I will never forget - Christmas in Thompson - Christmas in Haiti
- Sr. Patricia Dowling honours a special woman - From Honduras: A Goodbye to Karen
- Honorary Degree of Divinity for Sr. Sue - Sr. Sue Mosteller honoured by Tyndale
- Joyous encounter between Village Mosaic seniors and sisters at Morrow Park- Villagers Meet the Sisters
Other news
Catholic Register Blog: The Very Reverend Lois Wilson speaks at Theology on Tap
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December 2011
Sisters Write from Haiti, Honduras, Thompson and Toronto
This issue of E-News gathers stories from Sisters in Haiti, Honduras, Thompson... and Toronto. There’s even one about a Christmas past. They are stories of community and presence. Our prayers and reflection focus on the central theme of Advent - getting ready. Sister Gwen, in her Advent Psalm, invites us to "Still our fluttering minds with the purity of snow. Melt our chilled hope and let it shine." May your Advent be joyful.
Contents:
Prayers and reflections for Advent
- Let Christ burst forth from us for a world that knows not for what it thirsts - Advent Psalm
- Awakening molding within me Your Advent - His Advent
- When we open the door and welcome God, our lives will be changed - Guest
- When Jesus says … "You are the light of the world" it means we are to be radiant Christians - Light
News on the website
- And the entrance procession moves down the centre aisle, led by someone bearing the statue of the infant Jesus - Christmas at Morrow Park
- She really fulfilled her mission during her 29 years on earth - From Honduras: A Goodbye to Karen
- Sr. Mary remembers her first Advent season in the convent - A Christmas I will never forget
- Carols, munchies, a tree, a crib and Christmas dinner for the missionary priests and Sisters of northern Manitoba - Christmas in Thompson
- Where it’s Santa versus Papa Noel - Christmas in Haiti
- Sister, author, speaker, administrator, with a 40-year ministry at L’Arche - Sr. Sue Mosteller honoured by Tyndale
- Village Mosaic seniors bring joy and laughter to senior Sisters at Morrow Park - Villagers Meet the Sisters
Other news
- The Springs of Hope - Fall 2011 newsletter brings you news of Fontbonne Ministries.
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October 2011
A Move, an Online Exhibit and a Celebration
Each of the last three months has held its own excitement. The Sisters’ Administration Centre moved to 101 Thorncliffe Park Drive at the end of August. On Sept. 27, a new online site was launched, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the availability of post secondary education for women in Toronto, made possible by the efforts of the University of St. Michael's College Archives along with the Sisters of Loretto Archives and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto Archives. On Thanksgiving, the Sisters celebrated their 160th Anniversary. Read more about all these events, linked below.
Contents:
Prayers and reflections
News on the website
- 160 Years Later... Sisters and Associates celebrate the anniversary
- The Sisters’ education ministry is applauded - Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Recognizes Religious Orders with Catholic Award of Merit
- Sisters are stars of this story - Sisters Featured in Nuit Blanche Installation
- How post secondary education for women in Toronto began - 100 Years of Women’s Education at St. Michael’s College: Library and Online Exhibit
- Teachers and students introduce the public to their school’s history - Cloister: St. Joseph’s College School Art Installation for Nuit Blanche
- A drama of salvation illustrated with pottery - Re-enacting the Story of God's Love for Us
- 101 Thorncliffe Park Dr. is the Sisters’ new Administration Centre- Sisters Move their Business Offices
- Their ministries took the Sisters far and wide - Missions at Home and Abroad
Other news
- The Catholic Register carried an article on the Nuit Blanche art installation
- The Catholic Register carried an article on Faith Connection’s participation during the evening of Oct. 1
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3377 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M2M 3S4
Tel: 416-222-1101
Fax: 416-222-9816
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