Hey, there, Archangel...
The Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in LePuy, France in 1650. We were refounded in Lyon after the french Revolution. After that we spread out all over the world.
The London, Ontario Sisters of St. Joseph share our common ancestry and are in our Sisters of St. Joseph Federation. I actually have a Sister friend from the London congregation! We were novices together in West Hartford, CT...she is delightful! She works at St. Peter's Seminary.
Glad to hear your mom likes the Joes!