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Sr. Margaret Pellerite, SSJ — A Woman Making History

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | April 10, 2023

Photo credit: Lorei Portraits Congratulations to Sr. Maraget Pellerite, SSJ, who was recently recognized as a 2023 Women Making History by the Mercy Center for Women in Erie, PA. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the annual Women Making History event which was held at Mercyhurst University. This event honors local women who…

Spring 2023 petite Journeys

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | April 10, 2023

whatever the need

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 16, 2023

Our mission as Sisters of St. Joseph is unity—unity of neighbor with neighbor and neighbor with God. We fulfill this mission by seeking out and doing whatever may best bring about this unity in the world—or at least in our corner of the world. Isaiah gives us direction when he says: The spirit of God…

Our Thirst is for More than Water

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 13, 2023

In yesterday’s readings, the dialogue begins. Firstly, it’s between Moses and his people who are thirsting for water on their journey – and then between Moses and God who responds so generously, providing the water. “If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.” In John’s gospel, it’s Jesus asking the Samaritan woman for…

SYNOD: The Synod invites us to be CHURCH

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 9, 2023

The mission of the Church is realized through the lives of all the baptized. There is a deep desire to recognize and reaffirm this common dignity as the basis of renewal of life and ministries in the Church. We share a co-responsibility to value all vocations, in the invitation to follow Jesus, returning to his…

I’ve Been to the Mountain Top

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 6, 2023

On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech in which he said, “I’ve been to the mountain top and seen the promised land.” Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain to see the promised land. There Jesus was transfigured; his face shone like the sun and his clothing became…

Discovering LIFE ~in the Desert

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 1, 2023

Jesus, following his baptism by John, was driven by the Spirit, to spend time in the desert for forty days. There he wrestled with temptations and questions about who he was and how he was to live his deepest call in relationship with his Father and with others. Fifteen years ago, I was drawn to experience life…

We remember . . . James Francis Mulligan, SSJ

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | February 28, 2023

James Francis Mulligan, SSJ, age 97, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on February 26, 2023. She was in the 76th year of her religious life. Sister James Francis was born in Meadville, PA, on April 2, 1925, the daughter of the late James Francis and Luella (Duffy) Mulligan. She entered…

SYNOD: Rather than Divide Us, Our Diversity Should Be a Source of Strength

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | February 8, 2023

Common themes within the Synod reports resonate with all of us and call us to hope. A major theme that was frequently mentioned as integral to being a more welcoming Church revolved around removing barriers to accessibility and embracing those with special needs and their families, particularly as it relates to an individual’s sacramental life. …

Meet Mary Jo Cherry: SSJ Partner in Mission

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | January 20, 2023

It all started with a simple lunch. Mary Jo Cherry’s search for a college brought her to Erie. She was taught by the Sisters of Mercy in DuBois, Pa., so, of course, she planned to visit Mercyhurst College. But, in addition, she decided to look at Villa Maria College. “Mom, dad, and I went to…