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The Sisters of St. Joseph

of Northwestern Pennsylvania

2010 marks the 150th Anniversary
of service in the Diocese of Erie for the Sisters of St. Joseph.
In deep gratitude we wish each and every one --associates, friends, families and supporters-- love, peace, and healing throughout the New Year and always. In the words God spoke to Aaron through Moses of how to bless the Israelites
we pray:

"The Lord bless you and keep you!
The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you!
The Lord look upon you kindly
and give you Peace!"

Sisters Rosemary O'Brien, SSJ and Marilyn Zimmerman, SSJ

Connecting with God, Connecting with You.

leadership We are part of a group of vowed women who have been serving the people of God, the “dear neighbor,” since our founding in LePuy, France in 1650. In 1836, our Sisters came to the United States and eventually found their way to Northwestern Pennsylvania in 1860. Since then, we have served in the 13 counties of the Erie, Pennsylvania Diocese and have ministered in numerous foreign lands. We remain an active presence today -- within the Diocese and beyond -- with some of our Sisters living and ministering in other parts of the United States.
   Our Associate program, which was established in 1982, allows lay men and women – from all walks of life – to join with us and share in our mission, our community, our prayer and our works.
        Today, nearly 350 Sisters and Associates in Northwestern Pennsylvania continue to respond to the needs of the “dear neighbor” through various ministries and by establishing new ministries.