Ministries

We have never been boxed in by any particular work even though we have perhaps streamed ourselves into certain works at times. Our vocation is to the neighbourhood of the world.

Sister Bernadette Robinson CSJ
Wisdom Raises Her Voice

We engage in a wide spectrum of ministries. Some of them we manage ourselves. Others we do in partnership. Sometimes, we participate in ministries run by other organizations. Whatever we do flows from our mission of living in communion with all.

What follows is an outline of the different ministries our Sisters are engaged in, grouped under the categories of Social Outreach and Pastoral/ Spiritual.

1. Social Outreach

Fontbonne Ministries Sisters of St. Joseph, Toronto, includes:

• Fontbonne Place – affordable rent-geared-to-income housing for older, single women
• Mustard Seed – located in south Riverdale, it provides programs that develop life skills and creativity in an accepting environment
• In Good Company – a friendly visiting program responding to individuals seeking emotional, spiritual and social support
• Studio on the Hill - opportunities to work with clay in a safe non-stressful environment
• Village Mosaic: a welcoming space in south Etobicoke offering hospitality and community building
• Faith Connections: Faith Connections invites young adults (18-39) to engage in opportunities that generate spiritual growth and community building.

L'Arche - creating home together with people with disabilities

Work in developing countries - outreach programs outside Canada

2. Pastoral/Spiritual

Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation - a ministry centered on justice, peace and ecology

Lay Ministry - support for adult learning to enable parish assistance

Parish work - assistance with all manner of parish programs

Prayer - ongoing prayer for different intentions

Spiritual Direction - spiritual guidance in different settings

Higher Education - courses at the university level