The Sisters Of St Joseph Of Northwestern Pennsylvania

What The Sisters Of St Joseph Of Northwestern Pennsylvania does

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania is a Catholic religious congregation headquartered at 5031 West Ridge Road in Erie, Pennsylvania, tracing its origin to a 1650 founding in France by Fr. Jean Pierre Medaille and arriving in the Erie Diocese more than 160 years ago. The congregation consists of 350+ sisters, agrégées (women permanently committed to the mission), and associates (lay participants), operating under a mission to 'unite all people with one another and with God by responding to the ever-changing needs of the world and serving the neighbor without distinction.'

The congregation's operating portfolio comprises a network of social service ministries, charitable infrastructure, and spiritual resources. Core programs include St. Patrick's Haven and St. James Haven (homeless shelters), SSJ Neighborhood Network (community services), the SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation (charitable fundraising), Justice Peace Integrity of Creation (advocacy and human trafficking awareness), spiritual guidance services, and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Historical and ongoing affiliations include Villa Maria Academy, Saint Mary's Home of Erie (a continuing care retirement community founded in 1884), and partnerships with LECOM Health, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, and the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph.

The organization's revenue model relies on donations and charitable contributions channeled through the SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation, supplemented by property and facility management of the Community Living Center and senior living assets. No commercial pricing structure exists; services are provided freely consistent with the congregation's charitable mission. The congregation is engaged in due diligence with LECOM Health regarding the potential sale of Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge and the Community Living Center, which would represent a significant structural shift in its operational footprint.

Name

The Sisters Of St Joseph Of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Legal name

Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Website

https://ssjerie.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania is a Catholic religious congregation in Erie, Pennsylvania, operating a portfolio of social service ministries including homeless shelters, senior care, community outreach, and spiritual resources, serving community members in need across northwestern Pennsylvania.

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Product category

Religious and Social Services Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Temporary Shelters (624221), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Religious congregation services
• Social services ministry
• Spiritual formation programs
• Homeless shelter services
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The congregation relies on donations from individuals, parishes, and community members. The SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation handles fundraising and manages charitable contributions to support the congregation's ministries and operations.
2. Property and Facility Management: The congregation manages properties including the Community Living Center and is engaged in due diligence processes regarding potential sales or partnerships with healthcare providers for senior living facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania is a Catholic religious congregation that operates social service ministries including homeless shelters (St. Patrick's Haven, St. James Haven), a community support network (SSJ Neighborhood Network), a charitable fundraising foundation (SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation), and spiritual formation resources. Its work serves community members in need, seniors, immigrants and refugees, and individuals seeking spiritual guidance across northwestern Pennsylvania.

Product overview

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania is a Catholic religious congregation offering a portfolio of social service ministries, spiritual resources, and community programs. The organization operates as a collection of interconnected ministries including homeless shelters (St. Patrick's Haven, St. James Haven), the SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation for charitable fundraising, Justice/Peace/Integrity of Creation advocacy initiatives, spiritual guidance services (prayer shawl ministry, spiritual direction), and publications (Journeys). These ministries operate collaboratively under the congregation's mission of uniting all people with one another and with God by serving the neighbor without distinction.

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Products and services

• SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation A charitable foundation supporting the missions and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph, including the BE KIND Coast to Coast initiative and various community outreach programs.
• St. Patrick's Haven A homeless shelter and support ministry sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph, providing emergency assistance, meals, and advocacy services to individuals in need.
• St. James Haven A temporary shelter for homeless men in Meadville, PA, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
• SSJ Neighborhood Network A ministry providing community support services and connections for neighbors in need.
• SSJ Thanksgiving Dinner and Appeal Annual Thanksgiving dinner and fundraising appeal supporting the congregation's charitable missions.
• Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation (JPIC) A ministry focused on social justice advocacy, environmental stewardship, and peace initiatives, including human trafficking awareness and refugee support.
• SSJ Spiritual Resources Spiritual guidance including prayer requests, spiritual direction, maxims, and contemplative resources for members and the public.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry A ministry combining prayer and crafting where volunteers create shawls distributed to individuals facing health issues, grief, or loneliness.
• Journeys Publication A periodic publication sharing stories, reflections, and updates from the Sisters of St. Joseph community.
• Find a Sister Service A directory service allowing people to locate and connect with Sisters of St. Joseph members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Prince of Peace Center served the poor for more than 30 years under Sr. Benita Repasky's leadership before becoming part of Catholic Charities

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• LECOM HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024LECOM Health and the Sisters of St. Joseph, along with Saint Mary's Home of Erie, are engaged in a due diligence process to evaluate the potential sale of Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge and the Sisters' Community Living Center. LECOM operates ten senior living communities in the region and would expand their continuum of senior care services through this potential acquisition.
• Saint Mary's Home of EriecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1884Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1884, Saint Mary's Home of Erie is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community serving seniors on a 34-acre campus. The organizations share a long history and are currently exploring partnership options with LECOM Health.
• U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph (CSSJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania are members of the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph, which coordinates national events, advocacy, and collaborative initiatives among member congregations. The Federation holds national events every 5 years.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of EriemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Prince of Peace Center, founded by Sr. Benita Repasky, is now part of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie, continuing its mission of serving the poor and those seeking self-sufficiency.
• Villa Maria AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVilla Maria Academy was established by the Sisters of St. Joseph and continues as an educational institution rooted in the congregation's mission and charism.
• Lutheran Women's AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborating organization on the SOAP (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) initiative to bring human trafficking awareness to Erie area hotels.
• Gannon University's Social Concerns GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGannon University students and faculty collaborate with the Sisters of St. Joseph on social concerns including human trafficking awareness initiatives.
• Erie DAWN (Dwellings and Advocacy for Women in Need)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErie DAWN partners with the Sisters of St. Joseph on anti-human trafficking efforts and the Coalition Force-Erie, gathering professionals from community organizations, law enforcement, and universities.
• Mercyhurst University Ridge School of IntelligenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercyhurst University partners with SSJ and Erie DAWN on the Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition in Erie, providing academic expertise and research capabilities.
• Annunciation House (El Paso, Texas)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSJ members including Agrégée Deb Seng volunteer at Annunciation House, which houses 400-700 refugees daily. The Sisters provide direct service to migrants and refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Women Religious Archives Collaborative (WRAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRAC showcases Catholic Sisters through displays and videos including the People of Hope Museum tour. Sr. Benita Repasky was featured in their video series highlighting Women of Hope.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint Mary's Home of Erie: The CCRC founded by SSJ in 1884, currently in due diligence with LECOM Health alongside the congregation; operates a 34-acre senior living campus with continuing care services similar in scope to the SSJ Community Living Center.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization that operates the People of Hope Museum touring exhibit featuring SSJ members; provides the broader faith-based social services platform within which SSJ ministries function.
• U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph: The national federation to which SSJ Northwestern PA belongs, coordinating collaborative events, advocacy, and shared mission initiatives across all U.S. SSJ congregations.

Direct peers

• Dominican Sisters of Peace: Another Catholic women's religious congregation with parallel ministry portfolio (education, retreat work, parish ministry, social justice advocacy) and similar geographic regional model.
• Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill: A nearby Pennsylvania-based Catholic women's religious congregation with comparable provincial structure, mission focus on education and social service, and similar membership composition.
• Sisters of the Humility of Mary: Nearby women's Catholic religious congregation serving Ohio and broader Great Lakes region with similar ministries in education, healthcare, and social justice; directly comparable organizational archetype.
• Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet: Same SSJ religious congregation with parallel ministries (education, healthcare, social services); member of the U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph alongside SSJ Northwestern PA, serving as a directly comparable peer congregation.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Erie: Direct operational partner that now runs the Prince of Peace Center; operates the same regional social services platform (emergency assistance, food pantry, counseling) under diocesan auspices.
• Sisters of Mercy: A large Catholic women's religious congregation operating similar ministries in education, healthcare, and social services across multiple U.S. regions; comparable in structure and mission orientation.

Others

• LECOM Health: Regional health system and current due diligence partner for the potential acquisition of Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge and the SSJ Community Living Center; operates ten senior living communities in the region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SSJErie/live
• Facebookfacebook.com/SSJErie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sisters-of-st.-joseph-northwestern-pa.

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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