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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…

Catholic Charities USA has launched an immersive storytelling experience with a travelling museum exhibit that celebrates the power and transformative impact of service to neighbors. The People of Hope Museum: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, celebrates the power of Christian service and its transformative impact on both giver and receiver. The travelling museum stopped…

The Sisters of St. Joseph organized ‘You Are Not Alone,’ a community gathering to pray for immigrants, migrants, and refugees on Friday July 10th at the Erie Federal Courthouse. The event focused on supporting immigrants, migrants, and refugees by offering calm during a time of concern for immigrants and refugees nationwide.