Discover our Deep History in Helping People Thrive
Our mission to provide high-quality senior housing began in 1899, when co-founders Mother Stanislaus Leary and Mother Alexine Gosselin established the Sisters of St. Joseph of La Grange — with only 33 cents in resources.
Mother Alexine gratefully accepted donations from parishioners to provide students with a Christian education based on science and writing, with an emphasis on art and music. She opened a school for girls and rented a house large enough to accommodate both students and sisters.
Following WWI and WWII, the congregation prospered and fulfilled requests from parishes to staff over 20 schools by the end of the 1960’s.
Today, our not-for-profit ministries are as varied as our members themselves. Using our diverse talents and gifts, we respond to the needs of the world, serving as educators, nurses, social workers, spiritual directors, and parish and hospital chaplains, touching the lives of children and adults.
Joseph House was constructed for our sisters and other older adults interested in faith-based senior living. In 2007, the community joined our beautiful communities to form the Congregation of St. Joseph.
Our Team:
Elaine Furjanic
Angela Lawler
Mark Sneig
Ellen Allison
Oscar Hernandez
AJ Lavin
