Carondelet Legacy Stories
Celebrating 145 Years
Carondelet has a long and rich history that spans decades. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the congregation was originally established in France. The Sisters came to the United States in 1836 to serve the diocese in Carondelet, Missouri.
In 1870, seven Sisters of St. Joseph traveled from San Diego to Tucson to open a school. In 1880, the Sisters opened St. Mary’s Hospital, Arizona’s first hospital. In 1961, they opened St. Joseph’s Hospital to provide services for Tucson’s growing east side. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet began managing Holy Cross in 1981 and assumed ownership in 1987.
Honoring Carondelet on 145 Years of Care
We’re honored to share a special message from Congressman Juan Ciscomani, who took a moment to recognize Carondelet Health Network’s 145 years of service in Southern Arizona. In his message, Congressman Ciscomani thanks the entire Carondelet team for our long-standing commitment to caring for the community and for the vital role we continue to play in the region’s health and well-being.