In essence, the lifestyle of a CSJ Associate
➢ is guided by the Holy Spirit,
➢ is respectful of the uniqueness of each person,
➢ endeavors to foster growth in love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction,
➢ is a path of contemplative action in the world,
➢ is in the spiritual tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph,
➢ is committed to ongoing participation in the Associate community and CSJ mission.

 

CSJ Associate Team, front: Catherine Seitz (L), Susan LeDuc.
Back: Dawn Desbien (L), Gerry Parker

The CSJ Associate

➢ meets approximately once a month with other Associates and Sisters, providing an experience of community that supports the mission,
➢ participates in the prayer life of the Congregation,
➢ is welcomed to retreats, assemblies and celebrations of the Sisters of St. Joseph,
➢ makes a yearly commitment to live the live the CSJ mission and charism of unioning love, according to her/his life circumstances and chosen ministry, responding to the needs of the ‘dear neighbor,’
➢ is encouraged to make the yearly Associate weekend retreat

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2024 – We Welcome a New Candidate to the CSJ Associate Program

Anna Mitchell (right) is received into the candidacy for the CSJ Associate Program. Catherine Seitz, CSJA (left) receives Anna’s formal request and presents her with a copy of the Maxims. Sister Anna Marie Broxterman will sponsor Anna throughout her candidacy.

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Consider becoming a CSJ Associate

  Sisters of St. Joseph Associates are Christian women and men of all ages and from all walks of life. Associates experience: the joys of participating in small faith communities, a closer association with the Sisters of St. Joseph, growth in their spiritual life, meaningful opportunities to serve God and the dear neighbor, and communal support in living the mission in their daily lives.  If you have this desire we invite you and all Christian men and women to join us in our mission.

If you would like more information or are considering becoming a CSJA contact us at:

•  Catherine Seitz, Seven Dolors , Manhattan, KS  (785) 564-9282                               

•  Gerry Parker, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, KS (785) 577-1650

•  Susan LeDuc, St. John the Baptist (Clyde) Concordia, KS (785) 249-3313

•  Dawn Knipp Desbien, St. Joseph’s, Damar, KS (785) 737-3622