| Abbreviation | Post-nominal letters: RSJ |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Josephites |
| Formation | 1880 |
| Type | Religious Order of Pontifical Right (for Women) |
Members | 850 as of year |
Superior General | Sr. Monica Cavanagh, RSJ |
Ministry | Education |
Parent organization | Roman Catholic Church |
The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Nazareth, also called simply the Sisters of St Joseph or Josephites ("Black Josephites"), are a religious congregation who have their main centre in Whanganui, New Zealand.[1] The congregation was a member of the Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph which disbanded in 2013. The Sisters of St Joseph Whanganui received the Decree of Fusion with the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart on 22 February 2013.[2]