Faith & Service

Character of a Graduate

Four Years, One Mission: Forming Women of Unifying Love and Purpose at The Academy

Four years of spiritual development enable students to embody the qualities of the “Character of a Saint Joseph Graduate,” a formalization of the philosophy that has guided the Academy since its founding. In the tradition of the Congregation of St. Joseph, the graduate of Saint Joseph Academy is a woman who lives Unifying Love through Empathetic Justice, Service to the Dear Neighbor without Distinction, Personal Integrity and Emerging Wisdom.

A Saint Joseph Academy Graduate is a woman who lives Unifying Love through

List of 4 items.

  • Emerging Wisdom

    Enlightened by intellectual curiosity, discernment and openness, she thinks critically, reflects regularly, broadens her perspectives, and embraces the challenges of new ideas.

  • Empathetic Justice

    Devoted to doing justice with compassion and respect for others, she works for systemic change to bring about global equality.

  • Personal Integrity

    Valuing the wellness of body, mind and spirit, she discovers and owns her unique gifts and skills, claims her leadership ability and moves forward with confidence, courage, honesty, and initiative.

  • Service to the Dear Neighbor without Distinction

    Recognizing relationship as the primary service, she makes herself vulnerable in meeting the unmet needs of others.

A Woman of Unifying Love is

Nourished by prayer, scripture and the sacraments, she exhibits inclusivity, mutuality and oneness in relationships with God, others and Earth.