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Carmel Rojek, SSJ

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | June 24, 2024

Sister Carmel Rojek, SSJ, was born in Lackawanna, NY, and graduated from Lackawanna High School. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Holyoke Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Massachusetts School of Nursing. Sr. Carmel was initially accepted into the Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo before entering…

Carol Morehouse, SSJ

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | June 24, 2024

Sister Carol Morehouse, SSJ, is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy and Villa Marie College in 1971 with a BS degree in Elementary Education. She furthered her studies, earning a JD degree in Law from Duquesne University Law School in 1986. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from St.…

June 2024 Interim

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | June 1, 2024

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May 2024 Interim

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | May 1, 2024

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We remember . . . Mary Rachael McGuire, SSJ

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | May 1, 2024

Sister Mary Rachael McGuire, SSJ, age 105, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on April 27, 2024. She was in the 84th year of her religious life and the second oldest Sister in the Diocese of Erie. Sister was born in New York City, NY, on August 24, 1918, the daughter…

Spring 2024 petite Journeys

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | April 17, 2024

Table of Plenty

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | April 7, 2024

A reflection by SSJ Agrégée Cindy Polesnak Imagine that you are the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, discussing the events of the past 3 days, Jesus’ last supper, crucifixion, and resurrection. The two disciples learn that Jesus was not in the tomb, they were feeling disappointed, sad, and discouraged. As they continue their…

April 2024 Interim

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | April 1, 2024

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We remember . . . Jean Baptiste DiLuzio, SSJ

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | April 1, 2024

Sister Jean Baptiste DiLuzio, SSJ, age 98, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on March 30, 2024. She was in the 81st year of her religious life. Sister Jean was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on June 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Antonio and Ermelinda DeDionisio DiLuzio. She entered the…

It is Finished.

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 25, 2024

A reflection by Nancy Fischer, SSJ When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. -John 19:30 I believe that two key words in this passage are “handed over.” Other versions interpret it as “gave up.” Philippians describes Jesus’ arrival on earth by saying,…