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This subseries contains a short historical summary of the ministry of Sister Marcelline Janisse and Sister Marilyn Rosehart of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario, during their time at the Martinet Avenue Community Apartment in London. On June 27, 1994, Sister Marcelline and Sister Marilyn resided at Martinet Avenue and resumed their missionary work at St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre (also known as the Soup Kitchen and Joe’s Café). Sister Marcelline was the manager of the Hospitality Centre from 1989 to 2001. In January 1990, Sister Marilyn became a member of the staff team at the Hospitality Centre until August 1998, when she moved and began a Spiritual Direction program at the Medaille House in London, Ontario.

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.