About St. Joseph Healing Ministry
Founded in 1977 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, our ministry has offered healing prayer, annual retreats, and parish formation for nearly five decades. We are rooted in Catholic tradition — Eucharistic, Marian, Contemplative, and Charismatic.
Our people
Sister Mary Matthew
Sister of St. Joseph of Peace
1928–2013
Sister Mary Matthew was born in 1928 and entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. She celebrated her golden jubilee as a religious sister—fifty years of consecrated life.
Read full bioKathy Flanagan Moore
Director, St. Joseph Healing Ministry
Kathy Flanagan Moore joined Sister Mary Matthew in the ministry in October 1997. A laywoman, she is a mother of two, a teacher, and an author.
Read full bioOur history
Origins, 1977
The St. Joseph Healing Ministry retreat was founded in 1977 by Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, at Lake Crescent on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. From the beginning, the retreat was designed for those who are in ministry — especially prayer and healing ministry — and for people who seek prayer for healing.
The Halls Family, 1982–2011
In 1982, the Halls family took on a significant role in supporting and organizing the retreat, helping it grow and flourish over nearly three decades. Their dedication helped the retreat become a cherished annual gathering for the Pacific Northwest Catholic community.