The Order was founded by St Emilie de Vialar in 1832 at Gaillac, France. It was introduced to Australia in Fremantle, Western Australia from Marseilles by Bishop Serra OSB in 1855.

Headquarters: Paris, France

Australian Headquarters:
Provincial House
Sisters of St Joseph
48 Bradshaw Crescent
MANNING WA 6152
Telephone: +61 (0)8 9450 1588
Fax: +61 (0)8 9313 2577
E-mail: josapp@nw.com.au

Provincial Superior: Sr Gemma Grant SJA