Sisters of Saint Joseph raise
their voices to proclaim a vision
of unity in response to situations
and conditions which threaten our global community. We want to
share with you our views about
some important issues.

Interdependence with Planet Earth

Sisters of St. Joseph and associates today view all of creation as the dear neighbor. This has led many congregations to include a deeper appreciation of the universe story and the care of Planet Earth in their vision statements and actions for justice. Sisters participate in and develop a variety of Earthkeeping projects. They network with environmental groups in working for legislation which addresses critical concerns such as global warming, holes in the ozone layer, depleted rain forests and the pollution of rivers, lakes and oceans. (usccb.orgsdwp/ejp)

Many congregational properties include organic gardens. Some congregations are committed to using automobiles that operate on natural gas. Students in schools sponsored by Sisters of Saint Joseph are sensitized to their responsibility for care of Earth and taught alternatives to abuse of the environment. Sister theologians like Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ offer new and challenging perspectives in developing an Earth-affirming spirituality.