he roots of Bethany Hill School (BHS) are deeply intertwined with the history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph (CSJ), who were established in Boston in 1873. The CSJs have always participated in the ministry of the Church, addressing the social, educational and religious needs of the "dear neighbor" - especially the oppressed and the marginalized. For those who have experienced brokenness or alienation, whether personal, interpersonal or in relation to the society in which they live, the Sisters and their Associates offer service that can lead to healing, reconciliation and growth.

Education is the most effective vehicle through which the Sisters carry out their mission. In the Archdiocese of Boston alone, the CSJs have opened, staffed and/or sponsored over 125 educational institutions. The order's unwavering commitment to justice and peace addresses the needs of today's "dear neighbor".

The concept for Bethany Hill School evolved naturally from a set of the core values important to the Sisters of Saint Joseph: combining action with compassion to bring about change.

Bethany Hill was designed and developed by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston in partnership with the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) and other program sponsors in the Boston/MetroWest area. The property first served for many years as a novitiate building. In 1994, the 1920's-era building located on a 100-acre pastoral setting in Framingham, Massachusetts underwent yet another transformation - a new season - when the property was converted to community housing for the underserved and Bethany Hill School opened its doors. The footprint of the building has changed very little from the original novitiate residence. Inside, the marble staircases, high ceilings, tall windows and spacious corridors stand as reminders of a rich past and a place where one can find comfort, acceptance and peace.