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Josephine DePetro, SSJ
Sister
Former Religious Name: Sister Mary Anthony
Home Parish: Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Bradford, PA
Sister Josephine DePetro first heard about the possibility of a vocation to religious life when she was in eighth grade. During that time, Father Daniel Lord told her that she had a vocation. Although she initially pushed the thought aside, she began praying for guidance about what God was calling her to do.…
Lucille DeStefano, SSJ
Sister
Home Parish: St. Leo, Ridgway, PA
Born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, Sister Lucille DeStefano, SSJ, was introduced to the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph at an early age. Growing up in St. Leo Parish, she was deeply influenced by the Sisters’ kindness and dedication to their neighbors.
“I know it was the neighborliness of the Sisters of St.…
Perpetua Dickant, SSJ
Sister
Home parish: St. Leo, Ridgway, PA
Sr. Perpetua Dickant, SSJ, was born in Ridgway, PA, to the late John and Susan Dickant. From the time she started first grade at St. Leo School, she was fascinated by the Sisters of St. Joseph and deeply influenced by their kindness, compassion, selflessness, and dedication. She entered the Sisters of St.…
Phyllis DiFuccia, SSJ
Sister
Former Religious Name: Sister Paula Marie
Home parish: St. Peter Cathedral, Erie, PA
Sister Phyllis DiFuccia, SSJ first recognized her call to religious life through a moment of reflection on New Year’s Day. After spending the previous night at a party, she attended Mass and found herself wondering, “Is this all there is?” She felt called to something “more,” a desire that eventually led her to the Sisters of St.…
Claudia Dombrowski, SSJ
Sister
Home Parish: Blessed Sacrament, Erie, PA
Sister Claudia Dombrowski, SSJ, was born in Erie, PA, to the late Harry and Joan (Bronakowski) Dombrowski. Her call to religious life began during her high school years, when she was inspired by the example of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Through her involvement in Church activities and her work as a catechist, she came to know several Sisters more personally and began to recognize the ways God was leading and directing her life.…
Mary Drexler, SSJ
Sister
Former Religious Name: Sr. Mary Kristen
Home Parish: Sacred Heart, Erie, PA
Sister Mary Drexler first heard the call to religious life at a very young age. Growing up, she was taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph at Sacred Heart School and Villa Maria Academy. She was drawn to the Sisters not only because of their teaching but also because of who they were and how they served others.…
