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We remember . . . Agnes Marie Hughes, SSJ
Sister Agnes Marie Hughes, SSJ, age 90, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on October 3, 2020. On November 5, 1929, she was born to the late Joseph and Margaret (Powers) Hughes in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph from Immaculate Conception Parish in Osceola Mills, PA, on…
Read More about We remember . . . Agnes Marie Hughes, SSJErie’s Sisters of St. Joseph join with other Catholic Sisters in Support of Resolution on Racism
In a joint statement, Erie’s Catholic Sisters expressed support for Erie County Council’s resolution, which declares racism a public health crisis. The resolution also states council’s intent to address the health, education, housing, and economic disparities that exist in Erie County. Members of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas,…
Read More about Erie’s Sisters of St. Joseph join with other Catholic Sisters in Support of Resolution on RacismCyber Circles: Circle of Friends 2020 Style
Our annual Circle of Friends event has always been about “connection” – gathering with friends and neighbors, celebrating Mass together, sharing a meal, and reconnecting. But how do you hold a 400-person Mass and picnic while physical distancing? You use technology, of course. And that’s just what we plan to do. During these unusual times,…
Read More about Cyber Circles: Circle of Friends 2020 StyleYour Vote, Your Voice
On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment allowing women to vote passed. One hundred years later, our country is heading into an election during the midst of a pandemic. If you opt to vote by mail in Erie, PA, here is some helpful information. If you are voting in another municipality, check with your county…
Read More about Your Vote, Your VoiceMeet SSJ Associate Margaret Chrymko
Margaret Chrymko is a native of the Buffalo, NY area. She became an associate in 1991 with Sister Susan Herzing as her mentor. Margaret received BS and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In 1998, she accepted a position at Hamot Medical Center and relocated to Erie. Twelve…
Read More about Meet SSJ Associate Margaret ChrymkoFaithful employees make the SSJ Mission Possible
In 2007, SSJ employees came together as a group to write the following employee mission statement: “Inspired by the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the employees of the Sisters of St. Joseph establish an environment of unity and mutual respect which characterizes our daily interactions with each other, the sisters, neighbors, and all…
Read More about Faithful employees make the SSJ Mission PossibleInFORMATION: What we need is here.
by Rosemary O’Brien, SSJ “Geese appear high over us, pass, and the sky closes. Abandon, as in love or sleep, holds them to their way, Clear in the ancient faith: what we need is here.” Wendell…
Read More about InFORMATION: What we need is here.we remember . . . Rose Anne Fedorko, SSJ
Sister Rose Anne Fedorko, Ph.D., SSJ, formerly Sr. Helen Therese, age 91, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on August 8, 2020. She was in the 73rd year of her religious life. Sister Rose Anne was born in Johnsonburg, PA, on July 10, 1929, the daughter of the late Stefan and…
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