Mission

The primary field of our mission is within the ministries of the Joseph House, established by our founder, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Gintling.

We have also received as our heritage the contemplative and apostolic spirit of Brother Charles, which comes to us through the living tradition of our community and of other communities inspired by his life. We are sent, as he was, to help people believe in Christ Jesus who reveals the goodness of the Father.

In the same spirit which animated Brother Charles, we seek out the poor and oppressed, help them recognize their human dignity, and give them hope and courage in their struggles.

Brother Charles is our example, and we look to him for inspiration and fortitude, to proclaim by word and deed the overwhelming love of God for all people.

We honor Mary as Mother of the Church and as patroness of our congregation. Through her life, Mary made visible in a perfect way the glad tidings of the Gospel and participated in the redemptive mission of her Son. In her complete dedication to the Lord in faith and love, she is the model of our daily surrender to the ever new call of God. We turn to Mary, Queen of Apostles, for support and direction in our efforts to love God in our neighbor.

We rely on St. Joseph, head of the Holy Family, to be our provider and protector. As the carpenter of Nazareth, he shows us that holiness is found in our ordinary work.

“Each sister has the capacity to do something special for God. We help them develop those capacities, but we never hide our faults. We know we are all broken people healing other broken people through God’s love.” — Sr. Mary Elizabeth Gintling