The Community of St. Joseph is made up of people joined together in the spirit of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, that all may be one. They strive to unite neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God, to live simply and act for justice. All members are encouraged to use and celebrate their gifts in their diverse paths in life.
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- The Vowed Members of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield have made the decision not to accept new vowed members due to the aging process. The median age of our Sisters is 83. Any woman interested in the Congregation will be referred to another Sisters of St. Joseph Community through the Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
- As Agrégées, women and men are committed to the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph; enter into temporary or permanent commitment centered in a simple lifestyle; choose a ministry in light of priorities based on the mission of the Community of St. Joseph; and are formally incorporated following an intense orientation period.
- As Associates, women and men are committed to the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph; live in varied lifestyles; are connected by a renewable covenant with the Sisters; choose ministry with/without focus on the mission of the Congregation; are open to voluntary contributions to the Congregation; are formally incorporated upon completion of an orientation period.
- As Partners in Mission, women and men support the mission of the Community of St. Joseph.
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