Become an Associate

“We create a community of warmth and trust by listening and sharing, by support, celebration and prayer.”
— Constitution 17

Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace are individuals who live out the spirit and mission of the CSJPs in their daily lives. They commit to an ongoing mutual relationship with the sisters, other associates, and the charism of peace through justice. They do this in family life, in the Church, and in society. Associates "strive to respect the dignity of all persons, to value the gifts of creation and to confront oppressive situations" and to "promote social justice as a way to peace." (from Constitution 11)

A Diverse Community

We value and seek diversity in our sisters and associates. We believe that sacredness lies in the gifts that each person brings to this Community. The common and binding tie is our commitment to peace through justice.

The Associate Calling

Association is open to people who hold gospel values as the compelling force in their lives. Associates are called to intimacy with God through prayer, to expressing the gospel call in their lives, and to responding to the charism of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.

Living the Mission with CSJPs

Associates are involved with most of the activities of the CSJP Community: they join Congregation Faith Sharing Groups, participate in Assemblies, and share in the prayer, spiritual and social celebrations of the community. Some serve in Congregation-sponsored ministries and/or on sponsored ministry boards. The mission to live the gospel is expressed in individual and congregation ministries by sisters and associates as they live the charism of peace through justice.

Responsibilities of Association

  • Commitment to a life of prayer

  • Commitment to promote the charism of peace through justice in daily life

  • Commitment to nurture and champion the integrity of Creation

  • Commitment to participate in appropriate ways in the life, spirit and mission of the Congregation

  • Commitment to ongoing mutual relationships with the sisters and associates of the Congregation

Benefits of Association

  • Opportunities to deepen one's faith/spirituality

  • Opportunities to collaborate in the charism of peace through justice

  • Encouragement to promote social justice in one's daily life

  • Invitations to participate in various aspects of the life and ministries of the Congregation

  • Ability to receive regular communications from the Congregation