June 21, 2021 The Sisters of St. Joseph and the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will dedicate a new state historical marker in Gallitzin, PA, to commemorate a nineteenth-century court case that allowed the Sisters to wear their religious habits while teaching in public … [Read more...]
Statement on Unraveling Systemic Racism and Biases
April 20, 2021 In the wake of today’s verdict, let us first pause and pray. . . for George Floyd and his family and for officer Derek Chauvin and his family. Let us pray for our African American brothers and sisters who are victimized and traumatized by the systemic racism that is insidious … [Read more...]
Statement Condeming Violence; Grieving with Neighbors Nationwide
The Sisters of St. Joseph condemn all forms of violence, whether rooted in hate, ideology or discrimination. We are deeply appalled and overwhelmingly heartbroken that our country has witnessed seven mass shootings in seven days. We grieve not only with our neighbors in Boulder, CO, and Atlanta, … [Read more...]
Sisters of St. Joseph Award Grants to Assist Local Community Gardens in Addressing Food Shortages
The Sister St. Mark Garden Fund helps community gardens to flourish and fulfills the Sisters' mission of unity with God and neighbor. The Sisters of St. Joseph have awarded grants to seven community gardens to help them reduce food insecurity and provide fresh produce to families in their … [Read more...]
Statement Calling for Peace, Reconciliation and Healing
As women called to a life of profound union with God and with each other, we commit ourselves to live non-violently, to work to transform structures that promote violence, and to affirm the dignity of persons. In the aftermath of the brazen display of deadly violence that swept our Capitol on … [Read more...]
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