Whether she’s your professor, adviser, colleague or friend, a Catholic sister at St. Joseph’s College has likely inspired every student, one way or another, during their time at the College. The St. Joseph’s College community is invited to join SJC Long Island for Catholic Sisters Week March 8–14, in celebration of the spirituality and mission of the women religious who dedicate their time and energy to the College.
Monday, March 9 – Hour Children: A Lifeline in the Hour of Need
Muriel and Virginia Pless Center for Performing Arts, Common Hour
S. Tesa Fitzgerald, CSJ, speaks about the work of Hour Children, serving incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children.
Tuesday, March 10 – United in Mission with the ‘Dear Neighbor:’ Sisters at the Border
McGann Conference Center, Common Hour
Listen to the experiences of sisters helping immigrants and refugees at the United States/Mexico border.
*Please bring a nonperishable food item for our food drive.
Thursday, March 12 – Unveiling the Mystery: Coffee with a Sister
Student Hospitality Lounge, 10–11:30 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
Share in conversation with the Sisters of St. Joseph, and learn how they’re not all that different from you.
Wednesday, March 25 – Celebration of the Sisters of St. Joseph/St. Joseph’s College Eucharistic Celebration
McGann Conference Center, Common Hour
Members of the SJC Long Island community are invited to take part in celebrating Mass and the blessing of St. Joseph’s bread. The sisters employed at the College will renew their vows.
