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1948-2003 (Creation)
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- Formation
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Physical description
10 cm of textual records
7 photographs : col. ; 13 x 9 cm
8 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm
1 poster : col. ; 43 x 28 cm
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Administrative history
In order to become a Sister of St. Joseph, a woman had to complete the formation process. She spent at least six months as a postulant when she first entered the convent. She then became a novice and spent two years in this position. During the first year, known as the canonical year, she could take no outside work. She studied her vows, the charism, and the life of the Sisters of St. Joseph. In the second year, she could possibly do some outside ministry, but not fill a professional role such as a nurse. After the first two and a half years, she took her first vows. After this, she could have a ministry. The first vows were considered temporary vows. The next three to six years were spent in the Juniorate. After this, she took her final vows and became a professed Sister.
The Tertianship was an opportunity to regroup and reaffirm for a professed Sister who had been in a Ministry. It could only be taken once and took place in a one-month period. Tertianship was not part of the formation process, although one could view it as part of ongoing formation. After a while, the Tertianship process died out and all Sisters were encouraged to study the works of the Vatican Council.
Vocation is the process of encouraging a woman to heed the call to enter religious life.
Custodial history
Scope and content
This series includes a variety of textual records and photographs related to the vocational activity of the Sisters of St. Joseph. There are correspondence, newspaper clippings, bookmarks, advertisements, pamphlets, brochures, program outlines, catalogues, registers, photographs, communication records, newsletters, bulletins, memos, minutes, advertisements, bookmarks, and booklets. The materials were created predominantly in London, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta. The main function of the materials in this series relates to providing information as well as the administration of the formation process.
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
The records were transferred by the Congregation to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada Archives - London site.
Arrangement
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
The records are stored off-site in London, Ontario.
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Restrictions on access
The Archives reserves the right to restrict access to the collection depending on the condition of the archival material, the amount of material requested, and the purpose of the research. The use of certain materials may also be restricted for reasons of privacy or sensitivity, or under a donor agreement. Access restrictions will be applied equally to all researchers and reviewed periodically. No researcher will be given access to any materials that contain a personal information bank such as donor agreements or personnel records, or to other proprietary information such as appraisals, insurance valuations, or condition reports.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Permission to study archival records does not extend to publication or display rights. The researcher must request this permission in writing from the Archives.
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Status
Revised
Level of detail
Partial
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
July 2, 2020
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Script of description
Sources
Sr. Theresa Marie Caillouette, pers. comm.
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Formation-web.jpg
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