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We were excited to welcome State Representative Bob Merski to the SSJ Community Living Center today as he visited with our 2026 jubilarians. He presented each of these Sisters with a legislative citation that honors their years of service as Sisters of St. Joseph. We are grateful to Representative Merski for taking the time to…

Over the weekend of September 25–27, the SSJ Community Living Center was filled with nearly 70 Sisters, Associates and Agrégées who participated in a special community event with Srs. Kathy Sherman and Pat Bergen from the Congregation of St. Joseph. “Let Us Sing As We Go: Dreaming the MORE for Us and for the World”…

Earlier this month, several of our Sisters visited AHN Saint Vincent Hospital, where they joined hospital president Dr. Chris Clark to help unveil a new history wall. Located in the back of the main lobby, the wall tells the story of St. Vincent Health System, from the day our Sisters opened its doors on September…

Walk to End Hunger – One Step at a Time! The 51st Erie County CROP Walk is coming up on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Presque Isle State Park, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The CROP Walk is an interfaith community event that brings people together to raise awareness and funds to help end hunger—both here…

The Sisters of St. Joseph, Agrégées, and Associates, along with the Sisters of Mercy and Associates, invite you to stand with us in prayer and solidarity at the site of the August 8, 2026, murder of Thomas Heckathorn. Wednesday, September 30, 2026 5:15 p.m. West Poplar Street, North of 32nd Street, Erie, PA This gathering…

Join one of our supported ministries, St. James Haven for day of free fellowship and fun! The Fifth Annual “Sound Off” for St. James Haven will take place outside the Haven on Saturday, September 19th from 1-6PM. The afternoon will feature live worship music from several local churches, local food vendors, basket auction, bake sale,…

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…