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ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Tallahassee ST JOSEPH CONVENT
West Palm Beach 241 ST. GEORGE STREET Joining together to promote
Williston ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 union of neighbor with neighbor
904-829-3735
Contact Associate Program Director about ASSOCIATES@SSJFL.ORG and neighbor with God
an Associate Program in your area.
WWW.SSJFL.ORG
 Associates of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Timeline
Historical
1650 Foundation of Sisters of St. Joseph in
Foundation LePuy, France
1866 Foundation of Sisters of St. Joseph in St.
In the 17th century, our Augustine, Florida
founders, Father Jean Pierre 1968 Establishment of the SSJ United States
Le Puy en Velay, France, Birthplace of Sisters of St. Joseph Medaille, SJ and six women, Federation
understood from the beginning 1989 Foundation of Sisters of St. Joseph of St.
the importance of laity joining Augustine Associates Program
in our spirituality and ministry. Associate Member Pin
To emphasize the importance Spiritual Companions
of this partnership, Fr. Medaille included in our • Share opportunities for spiritual and
constitution the establishment of a program where laity personal enrichment through retreats, days
can join us in good works and prayer. Today, the of recollection, and community
program is known among our congregations as the celebrations
Sisters of St. Joseph Associate Program. • Join the us in prayer life
• Learn more about our Catholic faith and
the Sisters of St. Joseph charism (mission
and values)
Joining in Our Mission
Motherhouse of Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida
• Join in care and concern for the dear
The Associate Program neighbor
is open to any sincere
person who desires to Co-Workers
Mission share in the spirit and • Actively engage in promoting vocations
Sisters of St. Joseph values of the Congrega- • Participate in fund raising efforts that
tion of the Sisters of St.
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offers an opportunity to
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sustain our mission
Volunteer at the Fr. O’Reilly House

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community that seeks to •
Museum
Volunteer at Lourdes Convent , home of

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Christ.” Associates are

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Farm Workers
spiritual companions
and co-workers with the
Sisters while continuing
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Associates help to provide spiritual and earthly needs of
Associate Commitment
Ceremony

the dear neighbor. Associates do not take public vows;

do not live in community or a convent; do not have a
voice in governance or any financial obligations.