St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care proudly celebrates 90 years of pioneering paediatric transitional healthcare, marking nearly a century of unwavering dedication to South Africa’s most vulnerable children.
Founded in 1935 by the German Pallottine Missionary Sisters, St Joseph’s has evolved from its roots into a dynamic and specialised healthcare facility. Today, a team of 139 professionals—including nurses, therapists, care workers, a medical doctor, and essential operations staff—work together tirelessly to provide holistic, life-changing care to families in need.
“For nine decades, St Joseph’s has been a beacon of hope for thousands of children requiring transitional medical care,” says Lesley Liddle, Business Development Manager at St Joseph’s. “Our work would not be possible without the incredible support from donors, partners, and the broader community.”
10th September 2025 was a day of joy and thanksgiving for the sisters and whole St. Joseph’s family in Cape Town, South Africa. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Rt. Rev. Bishop Sylvester David, concelebrated by Pallottine fathers, Diocesan priests and our Chaplin Fr. Emmanuel Karengi. Bishop in his homily appreciated and congratulated the Pallottine sisters who initiated and built this Home with vision and dedication for the sick and vulnerable children which stands a beacon of hope for many till the present. Whoever comes to St Joseph’s Home cultivates a sense of hope and experiences true love, healing, and social interactions. It is a pillar of faith built on a Christian foundation of values and unconditional love.
The presence of our distinguished guests-Bishop, Priests, religious sisters, Board members, donors and St. Joseph’s staff and children – added significance to the celebration. Sr. Prabha Varghese thanked the Management and Staff for continuing the vision and Legacy of the founding members. Senior choir from St. Joseph’s Special School choir enthralled the gathering with their soulful voices during the felicitation programme. Mr. Adrian Van Stolk, Chairperson of St. Joseph’s Paediatric Care in his speech expressed his gratitude for the decades of marvellous works carried out by our sisters at St. Joseph’s Home and St. Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Cape Town in the field of health care. It was a beautiful and dignified thanksgiving to God and to so many who are continuing and promoting this apostolic work.
Text: Sr. Prescilla Rego, SAC
Photos: Lesely Liddle
See also stjosephsipc.org.za