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This series contains the history of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario in the Parish of Belle River in Belle River, Ontario. There are historical summaries about the activities and events at the Convent of St. Joseph on Charles Street in Belle River, including the Sisters’ contribution to education as teachers and administrators at the Sacred Heart School and St. Jean Baptiste School in Belle River. There are also 1891 and 1893 land deeds within the Village of Belle River and various newspaper clippings documenting the Sisters’ long service in the Parish of St. Simon and St. Jude in Belle River. The Belle River Mission was operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of London when it was first established in 1889 until its closing in 1985. In addition, there are photo albums of the Sisters at St. Joseph’s Convent in Belle River. Photographs in the albums also document the Sisters participating in events such as the school choir and fair at St. John Baptist School in Belle River, and going on outings to Niagara Falls, Banff, and Lake Louise.

This series contains the chronicles and memorabilia of St. Joseph’s Convent in Goderich, Ontario of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario. There are historical summaries on the activities and events of the Sisters at St. Joseph’s Convent at its first address on North Street, as well as when it moved to Dawnrose Street, and finally to Waterloo Street within the Parish of St. Peter, in the Town of Goderich. There are lists, correspondence, newspaper articles, pamphlets, postcards, printed pictures, and photographs relating to the founding, operating, and closing of the Goderich Mission. There are newsclippings on the 50th anniversary of the Convent and certificates and official letters of congratulations from the Canadian government on the 100th and 110th anniversaries of St. Joseph’s Convent of Goderich. There are also commemorative booklets for the centennial and sesquicentennial on the founding of the Town of Goderich. In addition, there is a scrapbook that that documents the Centennial Year celebration of the presence of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Goderich.

This series contains the history of the Ingersoll Mission in Southwestern Ontario by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario. The Sisters contributed to the field of education, social care, and faith formation in the Sacred Heart Parish of the London Diocese. There is a handwritten chronicle in a notebook from 1933 to 1939, and a typed chronicle on loose-leaf paper from 1933 to 1986. There are printed photographs of Reverend Mother Ignatia Campbell, Saint Joseph with Child, and a Monsignor, and various lists of Sisters stationed at St. Joseph’s Convent, the Religious Vocation of Sisters from Sacred Heart Parish, Pastors, Associate Pastors, and Parish Priests who served at Sacred Heart Church, inserted within the pages of the chronicles. Topics in the chronicles include the general history of Ingersoll, the activities of the Sisters at St. Joseph’s Convent (as well as it’s rebuilding and refurnishing), the purchase of a new convent-residence on Canterbury Street in Ingersoll, and events and teaching at the Sacred Heart School in Ingersoll. There are also short biographical sketches of the resident priests and pastors who served the Sacred Heart Mission. There are also short historical summaries, drafts, and notes on the research and background information on the chronicles of St. Joseph’s Convent. In addition, there is correspondence from 1881 to 1936 and newsclippings from 1968-1997 relating to Eighth Grade graduation, the retirement of Father Augustine Fuerth, and the historical milestones of Sacred Heart Parish. There is a pamphlet titled Church of the Sacred Heart - Centennial Programme from 1979 and a 1985 directory of the Sacred Heart Parish that has printed pictures of parish families engaging in activities like gardening, picnicking, and playing games. In addition, there are photographs of the Sisters of St. Joseph who were stationed in Ingersoll: Sister Sheila Collins, Sister Audrey Dunn, Sister Mary James Finucan, Sister St. Jude Finucan, Sister Mary Leo Kirwin, Sister Innocentia O’Meara, Sister Mary Catherine McSherry, Sister Mary Louise McSherry, Sister Julita Monkel, Sister Teresa Shannon, and Sister Maureen Shearon.

This series primarily contains the written chronicles and photographs captured of St. Joseph’s-on-the-Lake, a summer house in Kingsville, Ontario, that belonged to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario from 1953 to 1998. There are short histories of the lake house before it was owned by the Sisters, gathered recollections from Sisters who vacationed at St. Joseph’s-on-the-Lake to form a souvenir book for the closing ceremonies of the cottage, and a list of directives and codes of conduct for the Sisters while at St. Joseph’s-on-the-Lake. There are photographic panoramas of the Sisters at the summer house, photographs taken by Sister Claire Marie Pageau on the closing of the cottage, and a photographic collage of St. Joseph’s-on-the-Lake created by Sister Simone Batte. In addition, there is correspondence, news clippings, and brochures related to the history, heritage, and closure of St. Joseph’s-on-the-Lake.

This series contains the chronicles and annals of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario during their Leamington Mission from 1932 to 1987. There are short historical summaries of the activities within St. Michael’s Parish where the Sisters resided at St. Joseph’s Convent in Leamington from 1932 to 1987. Sister Maureen Meloche, Superior, contributed her drafts and compilation on the history of the London Sisters in Leamington. This series also contains the records of Sister Marie Noel (Elaine) Cole from when she was appointed Pastoral Minister at St. Michael’s Church from 2002 to 2012. There are also news clippings, pamphlets, brochures, booklets, printed pictures, and photographs relating to events in St. Michael’s Parish, activities at St. Michael’s School and Church, and the social and cultural developments of the surrounding region.

This series contains the business history of the Mount St. Joseph Guest Wing operated by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario. There are financial records such as activity reports, statistical comparison reports, and payment reports. There are also bills no. 98, 99, and 182 from the City of London which are related to a smoke-free workplace, general prohibitions of public places, and sign requirements. There is also correspondence between the guest wing contact person, Sister Valerie Van Cauwenberghe, and the General Superior, Sister Mary Diesbourg, regarding the operation and administration of the Mount St. Joseph Guest Wing and correspondence between the Sisters regarding increasing the number of accommodations for the guest wing. There are also memorandums and faxes to the Sisters from Tonda Construction Limited and Southwest Doors & Hardware Limited regarding renovations. In addition, there is the April 1997 Friends From the Mount Newsletter, coordinated by Larry and Eve Babcock. This newsletter contains articles written by former guests and patients on their experiences at the Mount St. Joseph Guest Wing, a historical timeline of organ donation milestones in the medical field from 1682 to 1993, jokes, riddles, comics, and a recipe. There is also a sales bill from IBC Computer Distributors and two pamphlets for the guest wing outlining the rules, regulations, and accommodations.

This series chronicles the history of the Sarnia mission of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario. This series covers a period from 1906 to 1989 when the Sisters lived in different residences throughout Sarnia, Ontario: at Our Lady of Mercy Convent (174 London Road) from 1906 to 1977, at St. Joseph’s Convent (254 Emma Street) from 1945 to 1982, at St. Joseph’s Convent or Mackenzie House (332 London Road) from 1977 to 1983, at St. Joseph’s Convent (302 Vidal Street North) from 1977 to 1987, at Vidal Street Community House (301 Vidal Street South) from 1986 to 1989, and at Pontiac Court Community House (1230 Pontiac Court) from 1988 to 1989. The Sisters contributed to Sarnia’s regional development in the fields of education, healthcare, social welfare, and pastoral care. The Sisters served as principals, directors, administrators, board and committee members, teachers, nurses, and spiritual leaders and advisors for various Catholic Separate Schools, St. Peter’s Seminary, Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and as staff and volunteers at Roman Catholic churches in different parishes throughout Sarnia and the surrounding area. This series also contains minutes, correspondence, essays, lists, administrative and financial records, newsletters, news clippings, and photographs related to the management of the assorted convents and community houses occupied by the Sisters, documentation on the various ministries, professional development, social and community activities of the Sisters, and the different school and church events they participated in during their Sarnia mission.

This series contains the chronicles and history of St. Joseph’s Convent in St. Thomas, Ontario where it doubled as a home for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario and a school. The Sisters held different appointments as principals, teachers, lab technicians, and assistants at the Holy Angels Elementary School and St. Joseph’s High School in St. Thomas. The records in this series document the various school classes, performances, recitals, and fundraisers the Sisters participated in, and the various social care, welfare work, and spiritual guidance administered by the Sisters at the Holy Angels Church and surrounding Parish. There are news clippings, correspondence, booklets, brochures, photographs, and a vinyl record that document the social, cultural, and religious activities and events in the Parish of Holy Angels in St. Thomas.

This series contains the records from the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario's mission in Seaforth, Ontario. Seaforth is part of Huron County which is located on the traditional lands of the of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Peoples. At the request of Reverend P. Corcoran, the Sisters of St. Joseph of London came to Seaforth in January of 1913. Their primary ministry was teaching at St. James School, but they also did various parish ministries and taught catechetics and music. Due to a personnel shortage in 1971, the convent in Seaforth was closed and two teaching Sisters commuted from Zurich to teach in Seaforth. Due to weather conditions that made commuting hazardous, the convent in Seaforth was opened again in 1977. In 1983, the Sisters withdrew from Seaforth. The convent building was demolished in 1985. The records present include annals, histories, correspondence, news clippings, and photographs.

This series contains the personal accounts of the following Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario who moved to Toronto, Ontario for their ministries: Sister Patricia Hogan, Sister Mary Margaret (Mary Assumpta) Talpas (1933-2021), Sister Faith Anne Sherlock (1947-1997), and Sister Cathleen Mary (Mary Brendan) Flynn (1933-2020). Toronto is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Peoples.