St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Living Legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 1, 2025
1. Living Legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph Marker
Discover the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of St. Augustine, FL (SSJ) at the Father Miguel O'Reilly House Museum. Through interactive exhibits and storytelling, visitors will explore the trials and triumphs of the Sisters' lives in the United States since their arrival from France in 1866.
Guided by faith and a commitment to serving the "Dear Neighbor," the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ) were among the first Catholic orders to educate emancipated enslaved Black people in St. Augustine after the Civil War.
From these humble beginnings, the congregation's mission has expanded to establish and support schools, hospitals, children's homes, nursing homes, and residences for developmentally disabled adults throughout the state of Florida.
Legado Viviente de las Hermanas de San José
Descubran el legado duradero de las Hermanas de San José de San Augustín, FL (SSJ) en la Casa Museo Padre Miguel O'Reilly. A través de exhibiciones interactivas y narraciones, los visitantes explorarán los retos y triunfos de las vidas de las Hermanas en los Estados Unidos desde su llegada de Francia en el 1866.
Guiadas por su fe y un compromiso de servir al "Querido Vecino," las Hermanas de San Jose (SSJ) fueron entre las primeras órdenes católicas en educar a los esclavos negros emancipados en San Augustín después de la Guerra Civil.
Desde estos inicios humildes, la misión de la congregación ha expandido para establecer y apoyar escuelas, hospitales, hogares de niños, hogares de ancianos, y residencias para adultos con discapacidades de desarrollo por todo el estado de Florida.
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As the Sisters continue to impact Florida's religious, educational, social, and political landscape, the Father O' Reilly House Museum remains a vessel for the preservation and sharing of their ongoing legacy.
FL Pioneros
Mientras que las Hermanas continúan de impactar el panorama religioso, educacional, social y político de Florida, la Casa Museo O'Reilly permanece como un vehículo para la preservación y el intercambio de su legado en curso.
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SSJ Students, Saint Benedict the Moor School, 1945
Estudiantes SSJ Escuela de San Benito el Moro, 1945
Saint Joseph Academy (SJA) Graduates, 1922
Academia San José (SJA) Graduadas, 1922
Sr. Suzan Foster and Students, SJA
Sor. Suzan Foster y estudiantes SJA
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Location. 29° 53.422′ N, 81° 18.675′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is at the intersection of Aviles Street and Bravo Lane, on the left when traveling east on Aviles Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Aviles Street, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in First Coast and in Greater Jacksonville. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The O’Reilly House (here, next to this marker); Father Miguel O'Reilly House
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 1, 2025
2. Living Legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Cofradia Site Coquina Well (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine. (Submitted on September 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Father Miguel O’Reilly House Museum | St.Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL. (Submitted on September 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
