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Each year, we celebrate Sisters who mark anniversaries of religious life and ministry. These Sisters have answered Christ’s call with courage and joy, and their years of service and dedication are a true blessing to our congregation, our neighbors, and the world. Click the image above to learn more about each of our 2026 jubilarians!

LATEST NEWS

We remember . . . Teresa Marie Bohren, SSJ

| May 19, 2023

            Sister Teresa Marie Bohren, SSJ, age 92, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, died on May 18, 2023.  She was in the 74th year of her religious life.  Born in Reynoldsville, PA, on July 2, 1930, the daughter of the late John and Savilla (Biggie) Bohren, she entered the Sisters of…

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| April 24, 2023

Thank you to Clemence Mershon, a friend of the Sisters of St. Joseph and former French Teacher at Villa Maria Academy, for gifting 8 WQLN (local PBS affiliate) Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation! Click below to hear the message promoting the Sisters’ work and their ministries.

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Sr. Margaret Pellerite, SSJ — A Woman Making History

| 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…

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