A letter from our President

In 1650 near the south of war-torn France, six courageous women were drawn to make a difference. Guided by the Spirit, they offered their lives in service to their dear neighbor. These were women of action, the pioneering Sisters of Saint Joseph. Where the Spirit led, they followed.

In 1858 the Spirit led them to begin a legacy of partnership with young women, believing that on the education of women largely depends the future. And so, Mount Saint Joseph Academy began. Now, 165 years later, that legacy continues in the lives of young women, faculty and staff who engage each day with the hope of creating a better world. They use their skills and talents, guided by the Spirit and drawn to serve.

As we began this academic year, I shared a Zulu greeting with the Mount Community –Sawubona. It is not merely a polite greeting. Its translation, we see you, carries an importance that recognizes the worth and dignity of each person. When one is greeted with Sawubona— We see you, one responds with Yabo, Sawubona – We see you, too. In light of our school theme of Service to the Dear Neighbor, this greeting impels us to see one another and in doing so, recognize what the dear neighbor needs from us at any given moment. Who are my dear neighbors? When and how will I respond to them?

As you read the Mount Magazine, you will see service from many different perspectives. You will meet a variety of people who have served the dear neighbor and many who have been the recipients of this service. You will be introduced to the dear neighbor in our Golden Girls, alumnae, parents, athletes, students, Women as Founders, Robotics, crew, our newest Mounties, the Class of 2027; and even the Philadelphia Eagles. Sawubona! We see you!

Thank you for seeing us – for your generosity and support. We see you - we honor you - we thank you. Your commitment to Mount Saint Joseph makes a difference. In fact, the future depends on it.

Yours in Saint Joseph, President