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Phyllis McCracken, SSJ – 50 years

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | June 4, 2021

Phyllis McCracken, SSJ, was born in Meadville, PA, to Robert and Pauline Snyder McCracken. After graduating from Franklin High School in Franklin, PA, she attended Spencer School of Nursing and Villa Maria College and earned a Diploma RN and BSN degree. She also received an MS in Nursing Services Administration from Boston University. She entered…

Spring 2021 petite Journeys

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | May 21, 2021

Exploring Intersections: Catholic Sisters on Racism, Migration and Climate

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | May 10, 2021

A Reflection on Gender Equity by Sr. Rosemary O’Brien, SSJ This collaborative project of LCWR Region 10 involves a year-long monthly discussion. Each month focuses on a social issue and explores how it intersects with Racism, Migration, and Climate. Gender Equity was the focus of the first discussion on March 10, 2021. A facilitator and…

Exploring Intersections: Catholic Sisters on Racism, Migration and Climate.

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 30, 2021

Exploring Intersections is a yearlong, monthly series that will focus on a social issue and explore how it intersects with racism, migration, and climate in a thought-provoking and engaging conversation. Host Charish Badzinski–writer, communication consultant, strategic planner, and public relations professional–will skillfully steer the conversation among three selected panelists. The panelists will offer unique perspectives,…

The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Stands Against the Racism and Misogyny Directed Towards the Asian-American and Pacific Island Communities

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 30, 2021

The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph joins the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in condemning racism and sexism in all their harmful forms — whether the violent acts of white supremacists and misogynists or the daily acts of hate and discrimination that diminish us all. We grieve with the citizens of Atlanta…

We remember . . . Kathleen Kirsch, SSJ

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 26, 2021

Sister Kathleen Kirsch, SSJ, formerly SisterMary Leo, 93, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on March 25, 2021. Sister Kathleen was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on August 2, 1927, the daughter of the late Leo and Adelaide (Miller) Kirsch. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy, Erie, PA, in 1945 and continued…

A Reflection on St. Joseph

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 15, 2021

A Reflection on St. Joseph by Linda Fusco, SSJ As I reflect on St. Joseph, I came to see how he accepted the unexpected. First, he was betrothed to Mary and the unexpected happened. He finds out that she is pregnant with a child that is not his. After Joseph is visited by an angel…

Feast of St. Joseph

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 15, 2021

GATHERING SONG SING OF JOSEPH Sing of Joseph, great protector Of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. O holy…

Virtual Events Planned to Celebrate Catholic Sisters Week

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 1, 2021

“Feeding the Soul, Feeding the Hungry” is the theme for local initiatives planned for Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14. A virtual kick-off event featuring Sister Carol Zinn, SSJ, executive director of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), and Kathy Dahlkemper, Erie County (Pa.) Executive is slated for Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m. on…

Earthly Shadow of the Heavenly Father

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | March 1, 2021

Our theme for St. Joseph Day this year reflects on Joseph being the “earthly shadow of the Heavenly Father.” This is one of the virtues that Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (With a Father’s Heart) attributes to St. Joseph. As I thought about this virtue, I began reflecting on the word shadow.…