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André Feulner, SSJ
Sister
Home Parish: St. George, Erie
Sister André Feulner first began to consider religious life while she was in her second year of college. At the time, she was greatly influenced by Maryknoll magazine and felt drawn to a missionary vocation. She eventually realized that she could live out that call by entering the Sisters of St.…
Nancy Fischer, SSJ
Sister
Home Parish: St. John the Baptist, Erie, PA
Sister Nancy Fischer, SSJ, has devoted her religious life to education, pastoral ministry, and service to the Diocese of Erie. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on January 14, 1950, her educational journey included St. John the Baptist School, Villa Maria Academy, Villa Maria College, and La Salle University.…
Mary Helen Forney, SSJ
Sister
Home parish: St. Mary of Angels, Olean, NY
Sister Mary Helen Forney, SSJ, was born in Olean, NY, and graduated from Olean High School in 1953. From an early age, her parish played an important role in nurturing her faith and helping her recognize a call to religious life. She entered the Sisters of St.…
Margaret Frank, SSJ
Sister
Former Religious Name: Sister Immaculata
Home parish: St. Leo Ridgway, PA
Sister Margaret Frank felt a call to religious life late in her senior year of high school. She had been taught by the Sisters of St. Joseph throughout grade school and high school and was inspired by the peace and joy they brought to their ministry.…
Mary Fromknecht, SSJ
Sister
Former Religious Name: Sister Ann Raymond
Home Parish: St. John the Baptist, Erie, PA
Sr. Mary Fromknecht, SSJ, was drawn to religious life at a young age through the example of the Sisters of St. Joseph who taught her for twelve years. As she reflected on the Gospel of John, particularly Jesus’ words to Peter, “Do you love me?” and “Feed my sheep,” she gradually came to understand these words as a call to live out her Baptismal commitment through a life of service within the Church.…
Linda Fusco, SSJ
Sister
Home parish: St. Joseph, Sharon, PA
Sister Linda Fusco felt drawn to God’s call throughout her life, although it took time for her to fully recognize where that call would lead. Born in New York City, she was baptized and received her first sacraments at St. Ann’s Parish. In 1966, her family moved to Farrell, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Farrell Area High School.…
