Helping The Poor

In keeping with the mandates of the Gospel and in human solidarity, Saint Joseph Monastery strives to extend a helping hand to our less fortunate brothers and sisters who knock on our doors seeking food assistance as well as help with medications and basic necessities.

Because of the economic situation, the financial instability, the devaluation of the Lebanese currency, and the scarcity of Job opportunities, a large number of people are living below the poverty line and find it very difficult to provide their families with basic daily needs and are forced to meekly seek assistance. Saint Joseph Monastery strives to offer in kind assistance with basic food, clothing, dairy products for children and financial assistance to obtain medications especially for chronic illnesses.

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Tuition Assistance

Our young people are the future of society and the church. To assist them achieve their dreams and complete their educational journey, Saint Joseph Monastery offers assistance to qualified and needy students in the form of tuition assistance, books and educational supplies. Tuition assistance is paid directly to the student’s school or college.

Medical Insurance

Saint Joseph Monastery considers the health and wellbeing of its nuns, staff and employees as a vital human obligation and strives to provide them, in spite of the ever growing and high premiums, with adequate medical insurance coverage so they can effectively fulfill their ministries and obligations.

We thank you for your generous donation to help our nuns and employees obtain much needed medical care.

Employees' Compensation

One of our objectives is to stand by the people and support them especially in this time of financial crisis and uncertainties. In spite of all the financial hardships Saint Joseph Monastery finds it as its human and ethical obligation to create new job opportunities and to keep its employees employed so they can provide for their families and live humanly.

Saint Rafqa Basilica

Since the canonization of Saint Rafqa on June 10, 2001, thousands of visitors from all over the world started to flock to her grave for Benediction, prayers and intercession. Prior to her canonization, the nuns at Saint Joseph Monastery wanted to build a big church in her name to minister to the thousands of visitors especially during the main celebrations such as Saint Rafqa's feast day, Sunday services as well as special occasions, and to include a center for conferences, meetings and religious formation.

Several difficulties arose concerning location and finances. Finally, it was agreed upon that the Basilica will be located near saint Rafqa's first grave at Saint Joseph Monastery on a small hill overlooking the nearby villages.
Saint Rafqa basilica is still under construction.

Current Projects

Solar System

Since the canonization of Saint Rafqa, Saint Joseph Monastery became a well-known major religious pilgrimage site not only in Lebanon but also throughout the Catholic Church at large. Numerous local and international pilgrims, many of whom are physically challenged, flock to the Tomb of Saint Rafqa seeking her prayers and intercession.

In addition, we have 60 elderly persons constantly on oxygen at our nursing home.

Installing a renewable energy system (solar system) is a must so we can continue to minister to the many visitors, offer them hospitality, spiritual guidance, and a clean and comfortable place to sleep as well as to ensure continuous oxygen flow to our elderly residents. Your generosity in this project is greatly appreciated and valued.