This series contains the records created by and collected by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario during their time living at 20 Emerald Street South, Hamilton. The Good Shepherd Women’s Centre, where women in need could find short-term accommodations, operated at 20 Emerald Street South, Hamilton, Ontario. The Brothers of the Good Shepherd were the owners of the centre, but it was staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton. Sister Madeleine Graf was director upon the opening in January 1983. Initially, the space was shared with the Catherine Brock Rehabilitation Centre for Alcoholic Women, but that ended by March 1st. An addition to the building was completed in February 1986. The third floor of the building was the Sisters’ residence. The Sisters called the building Martha House in honour of Mother Martha Von Bunning and had her story displayed by the door. General Superior Sister Ann Marshall lived here for a time. The Sisters living here were involved in other ministries in the area, including healthcare, education, and parish ministry. In 1991 the Sisters moved out to make more space to provide for women and children in need. The records present include annals, news clippings, programmes, a poster, and an invitation.
Sans titreThis file contains annals and lists of the Sister who lived here and their ministries. These annals document the history of Martha House, including the services provide there, which Sisters worked and lived here, renovations, challenges, the Sisters' ministries, and the Sisters' social and religious activities.
This file contains annals of the Sisters' community house at 233 Charlton Ave. W., Hamilton. Topics include but are not limited to the Sisters' social activities and ministries, holidays, and religious events.
This series consists of materials pertaining to the Marian Villa Auxiliary. There are histories, agendas, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, by law information and a 75th anniversary booklet.
This series pertains to the finances of Marian Villa. It includes income and expenditure recordings, receipts, correspondence, bills, estate information, pamphlets and listings of people on the advisory board.
This series consists of materials from Advisory Board meetings for House of Providence and Marian Villa. There is correspondence, meeting minutes, board member lists and the constitution.