Sisters of St Joseph - St Augustine
Legacy of Faith - PBS Documentary
Sisters celebrate 150 years of service in Florida
“In 1866 the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine came to the shores of Florida with the singular mission of educating and catechizing 10,000 African American children freed from slavery. Since that time their service has expanded to 66 unique missions throughout the state. Their list of accomplishments is most compelling...they have founded and/or served in:
· 52 elementary schools,
· 6 high schools,
· 1 college,
· 4 hospitals,
· 3 homes for children,
· 2 nursing homes,
· 2 homes for developmentally disabled adults
· and a home for unwed mothers.
In 2016 the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine and countless Floridians who have benefited from their largess will celebrate their 150 years of service. Many events are planned to honor these good sisters; the capstone of which is a documentary produced by WJCT Public Broadcasting that will share the stories of these consecrated women and the good work they have done!” Most Reverend Felipe Estevez, Bishop of St. Augustine
Catholic Schools in DOSA
1. Assumption School
2. Cathedral Parish School, St. Augustine
3. Christ the King School, Jacksonville
4. Epiphany School, Lake City
5. Holy Rosary School, Jacksonville
6. Immaculate Conception School
7. Morning Star School, Jacksonville
8. St. Agnes School, St. Augustine
9. St. Benedict the Moor, St. Augustine
10. St. Joseph Academy, Loretto
11. St. Joseph School, Loretto
12. St. Joseph Academy, Fernandina – my alma mater J
13. St. Joseph Academy, Jacksonville
14. St. Joseph Academy, Palatka
15. St. Matthew School, Jacksonville
16. St. Patrick School, Gainesville
17. St. Paul’s School, Jacksonville
18. St. Peter Claver School, Fernandina
19. St. Pius School, Jacksonville
High Schools
1. Bishop Kenny, Jacksonville (this was a diocesan school staffed by SSJs)
2. St. Josephs Academy – St. Augustine
SAVE THE DATE - SET YOUR DVR
WJCT - March 27, 2016 1 PM
WJCT - March 27, 2016 7 PM
WJCT - March 30, 2016 11PM