Our Mission & Spirituality

The foundation of our spirituality is always being open to the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives, unwilling to rest in the past, as we move always toward closer union with God.  

~Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania Constitutions

 

"Historically, spirituality was often equated with the so-called religious aspects of the Christian life such as prayer, penance and fasting. More recently, the meaning of spirituality has broadened. We each have unique images and thoughts about God and our relationship with God. Spirituality can be what we believe and imagine and how this influences the way we live, relate, pray and worship. Spirituality is our sense of connection to God."

~Rosemary O’Brien, SSJ

Simply said, our mission is to unite all people with one another and God by responding to the world's ever-changing needs and serving the neighbor without distinction.

A Reflection for the Second Week of Advent

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | December 9, 2024

Prophets of Hope by Rosemary O’Brien, SSJ “Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul and sings…

A Reflection for the First Week of Advent

By Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern PA | December 2, 2024

Hidden Holiness by Marie Stephen Kebort, SSJ Each year, as the Advent season approaches, we can pause and reflect on…

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…