We remember . . . Barbara Ann Vavreck, SSJ

Sister Barbara Ann Vavreck, SSJ, 87, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on January 15, 2025, in Erie, in the 70th year of her religious life. She was born on December 11, 1937, in Philipsburg, PA, … Read More

We remember . . . Ann Patrice Murnock, SSJ

Sister Ann Patrice Murnock, SSJ, age 100, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on January 8, 2025, in the 72nd year of her religious life. She was the oldest living Catholic Sister in the Erie Diocese. … Read More

An Epiphany Reflection

Looking For a Star to Follow? An Epiphany Reflection by Jessie Badach Hubert,  VMA alum and friend of the SSJs My beloved spiritual director once gifted me a watercolor painting of a quote by Rilke: “You must give birth to … Read More