The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester shared their presence on this year’s Nuns on the Bus & Friends tour, organized by NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice.

In 1992, Sister Diana Dolce approached the SSJ Leadership Team to discuss her desire to meet an unmet need in the region. Now, 30 years later, Hope Hall School is thriving, and the future shines bright for this vital ministry.

Through these last two years, some Sisters of Saint Joseph have been drawn to learn more about a program consistent with the SSJ charism and spirituality rooted in the Ignatian tradition. That tradition calls us to unite neighbor to neighbor and all with God. The program is called The Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP).

In celebration of Nazareth University’s 100th anniversary, the Sisters of Saint Joseph were honored to present at a retreat for Nazareth faculty and staff this summer.

Sister Barbara Lum is among 11 recipients to receive Nazareth University’s first ever Presidential Medallion award.

In June 2024, Sister Susan Nowak, William Shannon Chair Professor of Religious Studies at Nazareth University, traveled to India with two Nazareth students to spend three weeks learning about a ministry that serves destitute women, children and men.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester joined hundreds of Sisters from around the world for a virtual prayer to pray for hope, love and encouragement for our broken world.

Nazareth Elementary School has named Ms. Rhonda Neal as its new Principal.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph recently continued their outreach to those in need with an ice cream social in the City of Rochester.

Sister Margaret Mancuso, our beloved Principal at Nazareth Elementary, is retiring.

Sister Marie Susanne Hoffman is shifting gears to a new ministry. This summer she is moving from her role as Chaplain at Monroe Community Hospital to a new pastoral role in the Congregation.  

Sisters and friends gathered together on May 18 for a final celebration at the Cobblestone Retreat Center in Dundee, NY.

Sister Monica Weis was the invited guest speaker for the "Women-in-the-Spirit" group at Church of The Transfiguration on April 3.

On March 17, the five SSJs in Goiânia, Brazil welcomed a new ISJR Associate. Arinete Fonseca made her commitment during a Mass with the Jesus of Nazareth community which is where our Sisters have been since 1988.

On March 16, before Sisters, family and friends, Patricia Malach made her commitment as an SSJ Associate during the annual St. Joseph’s Day Mass.

The SSJ Justice and Care for Creation Committee hosted an event at the Motherhouse on March 27 to help spotlight the critical need to keep Annunciation House in El Paso, TX open.

On March 28, Sister Barbara Staropoli participated in a Women’s Panel at Nazareth University as part of Women’s History Month.

Sister Kathy Navarra was recently recognized for her 25 years of service with the Edmundite Missions. Sister Kathy is the director of The Academy in Selma, AL.

Sister Beth LeValley received the Thomas C. Ferraro Legacy Award during Foodlink’s The Get Together fundraiser on March 21.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph are voicing support for a large migrant shelter that is at risk of being shut down by state officials.