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We are spreading the word about an exciting event being organized by our friends at the SSJ Neighborhood Network. On Friday, Sept. 18th, the SSJNN will host their annual Celebrity Bartending event, at the Nuova Aurora Club (1518 Walnut Street, Erie PA, 16502) from 5:30 to 10:00PM. There will be a special lineup of “celebrity”…

This September, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania join Christians around the world in celebrating the Season of Creation—a time to pray, reflect, and take action for the gift of our common home.   This year’s theme, “Living Water,” is based on Ezekiel 47:9,12, which invites Christians to recognize water as a source…

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.…

Crawford Gives begins in just under a week, and we are asking for your help in supporting St. James Haven, our ministry located in Meadville, PA. For the last 29 years, St. James Haven has been a beacon of hope for homeless men in Meadville and all of Crawford County. Each year, St. James provides…

Today is Erie Gives Day! Our Erie County community has the opportunity to come together and support the organizations and ministries that make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. For generations, the Sisters of St. Joseph have served our community with love, faith, compassion, and dedication. Through our ministries, we provide hope, education,…

We are excited to share that Fr. Jerry Simmons Received the 2026 Priest of Year Award! Fr. Jerry was chosen for this award based on his witness and service that strengthens the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Erie. The award was presented on June 2nd, when the Serra Club of Erie gathered for its…

The Sisters of St. Joseph are proud to participate in the annual Relay for Life of Erie County. The 2026 Relay for Life of Erie County raised $131,509.16 which exceeded the overall goal of $130,000. The Sisters of St. Joseph raised $5,300 as an organization, which exceeded the initial goal of $5,000. The Relay for…

The SSJ Mission and Ministries Foundation has launched an initiative called ‘BE KIND Coast to Coast,’ with the goal of getting BE KIND clings to every US state. The next time you are at the SSJ Community Living Center or the Administration Building, be sure to pick up a BE KIND cling to share with…