On this same day, we celebrate the foundation of the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker, established in 1972, in Walton, Kentucky. Founded by Mother Ellen Curran, this diocesan Congregation drew inspiration from the Vincentian charism of St. Vincent de Paul to serve through prayer and labor. Living a life centered on Eucharistic adoration and communal prayer, the Sisters dedicate themselves to educational and pastoral ministries, including St. Joseph Academy and elder care at Taylor Manor. Rooted in simplicity and compassionate outreach, they strive to build up the Body of Christ by serving young people, the elderly, and those in need with loving humility.

We also celebrate the foundation of Fiat Mission, established in 2008, a vibrant missionary movement rooted in India and extending into parts of Africa. Born from a small group of lay youth inspired by the charismatic renewal, Fiat Mission responds to Christ’s command to “Go” by evangelizing some of the most remote and unreached areas. Under the patronage of Bishop Bosco Puthur and Bishop Chacko Thottumarickal, the movement focuses on forming lay ministers through prayer, training, and innovative, technology-driven methods. With a Christ-centered and Holy Spirit-filled mission, Fiat Mission seeks to bring the Gospel to the 98% of India still unreached, using everything from village outreach to digital evangelization to build faith communities across time and space.