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This series is a general history of the events and activities of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario’s ministry in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, Alberta from 1922 to 2019. This series covers the founding history of the Sisters in France and the spread and growth of their sisterhood to eastern then western Canada. The series contains historical summaries, chronicles, and lists of the Sisters activities in Alberta. A number of the records are related to the properties, such as real estate insurances, invoices, property estimations, floor plans, and records concerning the leasing, sale and purchase of houses in Edmonton with a focus on two houses, one on 143rd Street and the other on 148th Street. There are business letters, donation lists, newspaper clippings, and a 1958 city map of Edmonton that documents the contribution of the Sisters’ service in education and social work in the parishes of central Edmonton. Highlighted is the Sisters’ volunteer work that supported the homeless people. There is correspondence, newsletters, and letters of recognition of volunteer work that document the Sisters and their partnerships with social welfare organizations such as the Boyle Street Co-op Youth Unit, the Elizabeth Fry Society, and the Edmonton People In Need Shelter Society (P.I.N.S.). There are also reports, pamphlets, and summaries of the Sisters’ activities at some of these organizations. There are also two noteworthy booklets, a Silver Jubilee souvenir booklet covering 1913 to 1938 and the Chronicles of Sisters of St. Joseph, Edmonton, ALTA covering 1922 to1962. In addition, there are photographs of the Sisters at the closing ceremonies of the St. Joseph’s Convent Regional House in 2001, in Edmonton, a news article about Sister Ethel Steinkey going to assist in New York after 9/11 and lists of the burial plots of deceased Sisters in three cemeteries in Edmonton. There are also photo albums that primarily contain photographs, as well as a list of Sisters, printed pictures and a news clipping related to the Sisters of St. Joseph’s western mission at St. Joseph’s Convent (Regional House), in Edmonton, Alberta.

This subseries contains summaries of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph on London, Ontario and their mission work in collaboration with the Boyle Street Co-op in Edmonton, Alberta. There are four summaries written by Sister Therese (Tess) Carmel Slavik from January to December for the years 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2012.

This subseries contains a chronicle of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario’s ministry in Edmonton, Alberta from 1922 to 1962. The lengthy chronicle is contained in a black textured vinyl binder included with a news clipping and a printed picture of Mother Ignatia Campbell (1840-1929). The chronicles document the overall general history of the Sisters in the western region and their more outstanding achievements of parish events and activities, which serve as landmarks for the recollection of the many other incidents attendant on parish life. The Sisters were working in various ministries, such as education, health care, social work, and enhancing spiritual growth. There are two chapters specifically on the chronicles of the Sisters in the Edmonton Diocese. One chapter is from 1922 to 1932, and the other one ranges from 1940 to 1962. There are other chapters on the foundation of the congregation, a novitiate diary written by Sister St. Paul from 1925 to 1935, the opening of missions at Galahad, north Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, Killam, and Rimbey in Alberta, as well as a list of contributed items for the opening of the Edmonton Regional House.

This series primarily contains correspondence of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario from 1976 to 2001 during their western mission in the Archdiocese of Edmonton, Alberta related to collaborating with social service agencies. There are news clippings, pamphlets, letters, emails, notes, and lists regarding the Sisters’ engagement with primarily three social service agencies, the Boyle-McCauley Health Centre, Crossroads House Too, and the Kirwin-Lucier House. The Boyle-McCauley Health Centre was a women’s health clinic. The Crossroads House Too, opened in December 1994 by Sister Catherine (Kitty) Stafford, was a residence that provided shelter for former female sex workers over the age of 18 some of whom were pregnant or a single mother and were making the transition into mainstream life. Crossroads House Too was overseen by Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation, a partnership of all the inner-city churches which ran various residences for inner city people. The Kirwin-Lucier House was a project by the Edmonton People In Need Shelter Society, an organization referred to as P.I.N.S. It consisted of 15 residences for adults in need of mental health care and guidance, and it was opened on October 5, 1993. There are also issues of Edmonton Newsletters, a newsletter providing personal updates on the activities of the Edmonton Sisters written by Sister Mary Leo Kirwin from 1983 to 1989. Topics include celebrations, retreats, her travels to visiting other western missions in Alberta, renovations at the Sylvan Lake house cottage near Red Deer, Alberta, Christmas preparations, and making food hampers for impoverished families. There is also a 2001 Government of Canada official letter in recognition and appreciation of volunteer work by the Sisters from the Honourable A. Anne McLellan, Member of Parliament. In addition, there are two photographs, one is of a wall plaque hung inside the Kirwin-Lucier House, and the other is of the front of the house.