Instituto de Religiosas de San José de Gerona

A congregation with a global mission

Instituto de Religiosas de San José de Gerona is a religious congregation with more than 150 years of history. Its work spans health and social care, education, pastoral and spiritual retreats, and international development. The congregation says it is active in 12 countries.

Areas of work

• Health and social care: Clinics, residential care, and support centers
• Education: Schools in several countries
• Pastoral work, spirituality, and retreats: Spirituality centers and pastoral activities
• International development: Projects in countries where the congregation operates

Centers and locations

The congregation’s network includes schools such as Complexe Scolaire Saint Joseph, Col·legi Sagrada Família, and Colegio Santa Teresa; retreat centers such as Santa Elena; residential care centers such as Centre Geriàtric Maria Gay, Fundación Hogar Nazaret, Hogar Santa Inés, Hogar Sagrada Familia, Residència Nazaret, Residencia San José, and Residència Santa Maria del Tura; and clinics such as Casa di Cura Pio XI, Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos Centro DREAM, Clínica Salus Infirmorum, Clínica Ntra. Sra. del Remei, Centro Arquidiocesano de Salud San José, and Clínica Nuestra Señora de los Remedios.

The congregation publishes activity reports about staff, resources, and services across its centers, and provides a center map on its website.

Recognition and anniversaries

The congregation has received the Creu de Sant Jordi and marked its 150th anniversary. In 2026, it began celebrations for the 100th anniversary of its presence in Gandia, Valencia.

Volunteering

The congregation has the Voluntariado de San José and the Movimiento de Laicos de San José de Gerona. The latter held its first European gathering in Úbeda, Jaén, in July 2026.

Contact

Address: Avda. de la Moncloa, 7, 28003 Madrid. Phone: 91 533 55 03.