Sisters of St. Joseph

the Worker

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SYMBOL
The censer symbolizes the continuous

burning out and offering up of ourselves

in the love and service of Christ.
 


MOTTO
Here I am, Lord, I come to do Your Will.
 


CHARISM
 The charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker is simplicity, self-sacrifice, charity and loyalty to the Magisterium of the Church.

 

PURPOSE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CONGREGATION

The Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker were founded in 1973, and approved in 1974 as a congregation of diocesan right.  The special purpose of the congregation is the worship of God and the sanctification of each Sister through total consecration to God by means of the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, and a canonically approved Constitution.

 

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Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker

St. William Convent

1 St. Joseph Lane

Walton, KY  41094

(859) 485-4256

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