Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Email Format
Religious InstitutionsMissouri, United States51-200 Employees
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet is a Catholic religious congregation dedicated to serving neighbors and building inclusive communities. Tracing its roots to 1650, the order emphasizes bold action against injustice and operates across multiple locations, including St. Louis, St. Paul, Albany, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Japan, and Peru. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the group is a mid-sized faith-based organization with a focus on community building and bridging divides, guided by its devotion to God and neighbor. In June 2026, the congregation was honored with the Torch Bearer Award from the St. Charles Lwanga Center at its 42nd Annual Testimonial Dinner. In 2023, Marie Esterre was named Mother Superior of the St. Joseph of Carondelet in Arequipa, reflecting leadership changes within its international footprint.