I am a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace. You can read more about us by visiting our website, but I’ll take a moment to share a little bit here.
We were founded in 1884 by Mother Francis Clare (Margaret Anna Cusack), a woman of vision and courage who named us St. Joseph’s Sisters of Peace in the hope that it would inspire a desire for and love for peace. I continue to be inspired by her story, her writings, and her vision for a community that would pursue social justice as a path to peace.
I am also inspired by the women (vowed Sisters) and lay associates (men and women) who make up our community today. Together, we pursue social justice as a path to peace. We trust that Christ’s blessing to peacemakers will sustain us, and that God working in us will accomplish more than we could ask or imagine.
At the Corner of Susan and St. Joseph 
I really liked your piece on habits of the heart. It was a very good way for each of the two options to be viewed–without the judgments that almost automatically come up.
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I was taught by your Sister (as was my mum) and I appreciate my great education more and more every day
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I am privileged to have the same name as the Foundress, though my second name is Therese. Thanks for the blog!
Margaret T. Cusack
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Susan, I am so sorry about the recent fire in your community buildings. God be with you in this unexpected transition and loss for the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace!
Mary L
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Very inspiring. Thank you Sr.
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