Series S011 - Leadership

• Textual record

7 cm of textual records

This series primarily comprises correspondence, presentations, conference and retreat outlines, meeting minutes, membership information policies, lists of Associates, prayers, and mentorship information.

Agrégées are lay people who commit themselves to an active role with the spirituality of the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. They make a promise to abide by rules and responsibilities of membership in a non-canonical capacity. The Agrégée is a status in between that of vowed members and Associates and they commit to practicing a discerning life that is open and responsive to the movement of the spirit; commit to the spirit of poverty, chastity, and obedience according to their personal situation; participate in congregational meetings; make a financial investment in the community according to their personal situation; attend regular retreats; and attend to her spiritual life. There are still many unknowns about the program; it is an organic, evolving model. This series contains information on the Agrégées program, including the constitution for canonical and non-canonical members comparing the two roles, a history of how the Agrégées program came about, and an interview with two Sisters from 2011 regarding the program.

Other materials in this series include information about mentorship Animators. The Animators are senior Associates who have been committed Associates for at least three years. Included in this series are administrative materials detailing the roles and responsibilities of Animators, and how to select and endorse Animator and Associate Animator candidates. Also included are lists of nominees for these positions, and the final lists of the chosen Animator and Associate Animators.
This series also includes both Congregational leadership and Associate leadership correspondence and minutes of Leadership Team conference calls.

Mentors assist the London Site Associate community by supporting Animators and Core Team Members as they fulfill their leadership responsibilities. Also included in this series are the Mentor Evolution Circle meeting minutes and information about the roles and responsibilities of Mentors.