Sister Judy Blake, CSJ
Co founder
sister carol weber, O.P.
co founder, executive director
Undergraduate degree from Siena Heights Uni., Masters of Divinity from SS Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Doctor of Ministry from Ecumenical Theological Seminary
Bachelors Degree in Education and Masters Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Doctor of Theology
“Since joining the Adrian Dominican Sisters in 1965, I have been extraordinarily curious about the different ways through which people cope, restore dignity and independence, and what it means to live a sustainable and satisfactory life. My experiences in the Dominican Republic guided me towards work in Flint doing street ministry with the poor. After listening to the stories and the needs of the poor for years, we discovered that what they desired was not necessarily clothes, food, or shelter, but a means to provide those basic needs for themselves. Those experiences in the DR and those that Sister Judy Blake and I shared on the streets directly contributed to the work of the Center which creates communities centered around love, understanding, sharing, and compassion. These nurturing environments perpetuate the emotional and skill competency of our clients and enable them to become self-sustaining.” - Sr. Carol Weber
“I was shaped profoundly by my experiences growing up fatherless, in poverty, but in a home filled with love, with a mother and grandmother who always gave back no matter how little we had - because there was always someone with less. It is my hope that my particular experiences will continue to guide me forth in our ministry at St. Luke so that our impact may widen and that our organization might kickstart a revival of hope and independence for those who are suffering in Flint, Michigan.” -Sr. Judy Blake
Sister Judy entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 19 2022.
Although her fruitful life on earth has ended; may she now enjoy a place of light, happiness and peace in Gods kingdom of glory forever.
See her obituary here
“Moved by profound love of God and love of neighbor from whom she does not separate herself, the Sister of St. Joseph lives and works that all may be united with God and with one another.”