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They taught us to move mountains
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Established in 2016, the CSJ Institute at Mount Saint Mary’s University upholds and advances the mission of our Founders, the
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Rooted in a rich history that dates back to 1650 Le Puy, France, the Institute promotes the charism of the CSJs to serve all persons without distinction and respond to the needs of the times.
Through a combination of programs, resources and faculty-led research, the CSJ Institute prepares fearless visionaries for a just future while honoring the work and lives of our Founders, both past and present.
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The Institute focuses its efforts in three key areas
Programs
The CSJ Institute offers a variety of programs throughout the year inspired by our CSJ identity and traditions
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Research
The CSJ Institute promotes research that highlights the achievements of our sister-scholars as well as advances our commitment to issues of social justice.
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The CSJ Institute provides
quality resources to deepen the experience of our mission and charism.
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Meet our team
Shannon Green, Senior Director
In January 2016, the CSJ Institute appointed Shannon Green as its inaugural director. Shannon brings 20 years of experience to the Institute, including positions leading university religious, spiritual and pastoral outreach and volunteer programs.
Prior to coming to the Mount, Shannon was director of campus ministry at Marymount California University in Rancho Palos Verdes and at Dominican University in River Forest, IL. She holds a Master of Divinity from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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The Mount's founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJs), set the standard for unstoppable women. The CSJ Institute preserves and advances our founders’ visionary work through a combination of programs, resources and faculty-led research.
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Remembering Sister Annette Debs '61
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Harvest of Hearts deepens Mount students’ connection to CSJ Heritage
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Remembering Sister Sandra Williams, CSJ, '70 (1947–2025)
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Rooted in the rich history and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the CSJ Institute advances the CSJ commitment to serve all persons without distinction, to respond to the needs of the times, and to prepare fearless visionaries for a just future.
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