Sister Bernardine Pais, SSJ — 80 Years

Sister Bernardine Pais, SSJ, is always one of the first people at daily liturgy and can be found in the afternoon praying her rosary. She was born on November 16, 1917 in Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania. She entered the Sisters of St. … Read More

Margaret O’Brien, SSJ — 60 Years

Margaret O’Brien, SSJ, formerly known as Sister Mary Matthew, was born on March 21, 1937 in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Sister entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Joseph Parish in Oil City on August 29, 1956 and professed her … Read More

Catherine Manning, SSJ — 60 Years

Catherine Manning, SSJ, recognized her call to religious life in second grade after she first encountered the Sisters of St. Joseph when her family moved to Bradford, PA. She was fascinated by the, “women in black who wore shawls instead … Read More