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St. Joseph’s House of Studies was a residence for Sisters of St. Joseph of London studying at Assumption University, Windsor as well as those Sisters teaching music and working at nearby elementary schools. The building at 3020 Sandwich Street West was purchased on July 2, 1959. The Tudor Revival style mansion, previously the home of politician and merchant William J. McKee, was known as Casa Grande. The Sisters hired the Odette Brothers to renovate the house. The Sisters moved into the building on November 27, 1959, and renovations were completed in 1961. St. Joseph’s House of Studies officially closed on July 4, 1974, and the keys were given to Reverend P. Charbonneau of Charity House. The building became Brentwood, a recovery home for male alcoholics. Windsor is located on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which is an alliance between the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi.

This series contains the annals (also referred to as chronicles) of St. Joseph’s House of Studies. Topics include but are not limited to furnishing and renovating the house, the Sisters' ministry, activities at the various schools the Sisters taught and administered, the Sisters' social activities, and preparation for Chapter, a quadrennial event where the Sisters elect new leadership.

This series contains photographs, histories, correspondence, meeting minutes, and pamphlets from St. Joseph's Centre. St. Joseph’s Centre was a holistic care centre opened in 2006 and was located on Tecumseh Road, Windsor. It provided various services including spiritual direction, counseling, and massage. It was operated by Sisters Yvonne Parent, Linda Parent, and Jacqueline Janisse. Windsor is located on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which is an alliance between the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi.

This series contains the annals of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario related to their motherhouse, St. Joseph's Convent. There are also scrapbooks, news clippings, correspondence, meeting minutes, a photograph, and a drawing related to the annals.

In 1852, Mother Martha von Bunning, Sister Aloysius Walker, and Sister M. Joseph McDonnell of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto arrived at the first convent at MacNab Street and Cannon Street in Hamilton, Ontario. The Sisters moved to St. Joseph’s Convent at Park Street and Colbourne Street in 1857. The Sisters cared for orphan girls, taught music, taught in the separate schools, visited hospitals, prisons, the sick and the poor, and served as sacristans, homemakers, and catechetics teachers.

The Sisters remained in this convent for 94 years until the second motherhouse, St. Joseph’s Convent on Northcliffe Avenue in Dundas, opened in 1951. It was designed by Marani & Morris Architects and spans a length of 250 feet to accommodate approximately 200 residents. It used a variety of locally sourced materials, such a sandstone from Credit Valley Quarries and limestone from Niagara Falls. The building had a copper roof, 125-foot-tall bell tower, and 12-foot steel cross. The bell, a gift from Sophia MacNab, was originally from Dundurn Castle. The convent was built by Pigott Construction and was completed in time to celebrate the Sisters’ 100th anniversary in Hamilton.

The Sisters departed from St. Joseph’s Convent in January 2020 and the property was sold.

Hamilton is located on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. The land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant and the Between the Lakes Purchase of 1792.

This series contains records created and accumulated by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario during their mission in Arthur, Ontario. The records include annals, historical summaries, meeting minutes, financial reports, correspondence, postcards, an offer to purchase property, two photograph albums, a booklet from the 150th anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Church, and The Way We Were Stories and Illustrations Vol. 1 No. 1 which records highlights of Arthur's early history. Arthur, Ontario is located within the Saugeen Anishnaabek of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation people which includes the Chippewas of Saugeen and the Chippewas of Nawash. It is the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as the Ojibway, Odwaa, and Pottawatomie Nations. On January 6, 1873, Sister M. Joseph Galvin, Sister Scholastica Mannix, and Sister M. Celestine Burns of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario arrived in Arthur, Ontario. Father Laussie, a priest in Arthur, had requested their assistance to meet the needs of the area. Sister M. Joseph was appointed as the local Superior. St. Joseph’s Convent was erected in 1887. In Arthur, the Sisters’ main ministry was to teach, but other apostolates were also undertaken such as that of sacristan, organist, music teacher, homemaker, parish ministry, and the visitation of the ill. The last Sister left in 1995.

This series consists of the annals of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario while living at 37 Glenwood Drive, Brantford. Brantford, Ontario is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabeg and is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and adjacent to Haldiman Treaty territory. The records detail the ministries of the Sisters living there, their daily life, holidays, and faith-based activities. Ministries include being board members to hospitals and St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation, spiritual direction, parish ministry, and various committees such as a Constitutions Committee, Diocese and Community Faith Justice Committee, and Christian Living Committee. There is also a list of people to send Christmas cards to.

This series consists of records documenting the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton’s time and ministries while living at 18 Maple Avenue, Brantford. Brantford, Ontario is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabeg and is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and adjacent to Haldiman Treaty territory. Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario moved to 18 Maple Avenue in 1976 after the closing of the convent at 75 Pearl Street. The Sisters were primarily involved in education and parish ministry. The Sisters moved out of 18 Maple Avenue on July 5, 1990. The records present include annals, news clippings, personal accounts, pamphlets, photographs, photo albums, a Local Community Handbook, furniture inventories, correspondence between Sisters, a financial statement, and a form and a service guide from the closing of the 18 Maple Avenue residence.

This series consists of records documenting the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton’s time at St. Joseph’s Convent at 75 pearl Street, Brantford, Ontario. Brantford, Ontario is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabeg and is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and adjacent to Haldiman Treaty territory. Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario first came to Brant County in 1858 where they were teachers at Sacred Heart School in Paris. They opened a convent in 1859 and the St. Joseph’s Convent at 75 Pearl Street, Brantford, Ontario, in 1912. While there, the Sisters were involved in education, health care, and parish ministry. This convent closed in 1976, those Sisters still working in Brantford moved to other residences. Despite being labelled as annals, this series does not actually contain any annals or historical summaries of the activities at St. Joseph’s Convent, though it does contain the house meeting minutes of the Sisters living at the convent. The series also contains financial and insurance records, correspondence, notes, photographs prayer cards, news clippings, lists of Sisters, and material from the Centennial Jubilee. Some other items of note include a floor plan for the Sisters’ living quarters, a report on the condition of the attic, a summary of the Sisters’ involvement in the field of education, questions about Bethany House, prayer cards, a business card for R. L. Evans & Sons, a list of rules for teachers in New York in 1872, a description for cornets and bands in the Sisters' Habits, a service guide from Mother M. Alacoque's funeral, Rev. Hugh J. Hayes’ obituary, and a copy of The Sacred Congregation on the Discipline of the Sacraments An Exclusive Instruction from the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Hamilton.

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.

This series contains the annals of the Congregation of the Sisters if St. Joseph of Hamilton's activities while living at the Community house at 161 Homewood Avenue, Hamilton. The Sisters lived here from 2005 to 2025. The topics include, but are not limited to: the ministries and social activities of the Sisters who lived here, weather, amalgamation into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada, closing of the Hamilton Motherhouse, and world events. There are also photographs, news clippings, and hand-outs and programmes from various events.

This series contains the records from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario's mission in Hespeler, Ontario. The records include the annals recording the Sisters' activities, news clippings, a Papal Blessing, a history of St. Joseph's School in Hespeler, correspondence, and a list of supplies. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, Ontario came to Hespeler on August 29th, 1944. Three Sisters moved to a house, St. Joseph’s Convent, in the town. While there the Sisters taught at separate schools in the area. The Sisters left Hespeler in 1961.