Coming Events:
Photo gallery >> Photo Gallery RSS FeedRSS BlogBLOG
Meet the Sisters
Museum - Online Digital Archives

The Sisters of St. Joseph

of Northwestern Pennsylvania

 

150th Seal

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. 

leadershipWe 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.  

PHOTO ABOVE: SSJ Leadership Team
(left-right) Moira Sullivan, SSJ; Mary Ellen Dwyer, SSJ; Joyce Lowrey, SSJ

 

 

Journeys
Our publication - read now...
Spirit Of Courage
The SSJ Spirit of Courage recognition honors individuals who have shown remarkable courage
150th Anniversary
Come celebrate with us!
Donate Now!
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, in partnership with JustGive.org, are able to accept secure, online donations.
Click for Erie, Pennsylvania Forecast

VISIT ERIE