Scout Law teaches young people to be helpful, trustworthy, and kind, reverent toward God and respectful of all. Such values resonated with Sister Lyn Szymkiewicz of the Leadership Team who nurtured a partnership with the Scouts and the Sisters of St. Joseph more than a decade ago when she served as … [Read more...]
Working to End Racism: What Can We Do in this Moment?
"Now more than ever it's important to be aware of the sufferings of our brothers and sisters of color," Sister Sarah Crotty, Campus Outreach Coordinator, explains. "We have to become more empathetic, and to see how our privilege as white people can blind us to the experiences of our black and brown … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Resources in Allegheny and Beaver County
All Southwest PA residents can find help and a range of social services by dialing 2-1-1. Allegheny County Beaver County Food: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: 412-460-4663 Transportation (Free Rides): Faith In Action: 412-687-6712 or … [Read more...]
Engaging a New Generation
The call to educate and offer spiritual guidance to young people has shaped much of our Congregation’s ministries over the past 150 years. Five days after our formation in Ebensburg in 1869, the Sisters opened a boarding school, Mt. Gallitzin Seminary, and welcomed the first class of 14 … [Read more...]
Sisters of St. Joseph Deeply Grateful for Financial and Prayerful Support of Recent Border Mission
Recently, three of our Sisters: Patti Rossi, Janice Vanderneck, and Jeanette Bussen, along with former Sister and benefactor Maureen Haggarty, and friend of the community Carol McCracken, were privileged to spend time welcoming and caring for our migrant neighbors at the Catholic Charities of the … [Read more...]