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Erie County CROP Walk is Gearing Up
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…
TAKE BACK THE SITE – Prayer Vigil on September 30th
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…
“Sound Off” for St. James Haven
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,…
SSJ Neighborhood Network Presents: Celebrity Bartending Event
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”…
Season of Creation 2026: Living Water
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…
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Remembering Maria Assumpta Ruza, SSJ
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live by clicking here. Maria Assumpta Ruza, SSJ, 89, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August 31, 2026 in the 70th year of her religious life. She was born in Erie, PA, on August 24, 1937, the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna…
TAKE BACK THE SITE – Prayer Vigil on August 26th
On July 7, 2026, Frederick Torrence was murdered at East 10th & Brandes St. in Erie. We invite you to join us in prayer as we seek to reclaim a place where violence has occurred, and witness to the possibility of a nonviolent way of life. Together, we will: • Pray for all people harmed…
Be Kind Coast to Coast Update
One month Ago, the SSJ Mission and Ministries Foundation launched an initiative called ‘BE KIND Coast to Coast,’ with the goal of getting BE KIND clings to every US state. Since this campaign began, clings have made the trip to Washington D.C. as well as the following states: 1. California 2. Florida 3. Illinois 4.…
Supporting St. James Haven
Crawford Gives begins in just under a week, and we are asking for your help in supporting St. James Haven, our ministry located in Meadville, PA. For the last 29 years, St. James Haven has been a beacon of hope for homeless men in Meadville and all of Crawford County. Each year, St. James provides…
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