The Funeral Mass can be viewed live by clicking here.  Maria Assumpta Ruza, SSJ, 89, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August 31, 2026 in the 70th year of her religious life. She was born in Erie, PA, on August 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna…

On July 7, 2026, Frederick Torrence was murdered at East 10th & Brandes St. in Erie. We invite you to join us in prayer as we seek to reclaim a place where violence has occurred, and witness to the possibility of a nonviolent way of life. Together, we will: • Pray for all people harmed…

One month Ago, the SSJ Mission and Ministries Foundation launched an initiative called ‘BE KIND Coast to Coast,’ with the goal of getting BE KIND clings to every US state. Since this campaign began, clings have made the trip to Washington D.C. as well as the following states: 1. California 2. Florida 3. Illinois 4….