Several Benedictine sisters participated in the 5th Annual Art&Sole 5k Walk/Run sponsored by the Neighborhood Art House (NAH). We are happy to announce that Sister Anne Wambach, prioress, came in first in her age division of walkers!

Congratulations, Sister Anne! And a special thank you to all of the runners and walkers, families and friends, volunteers and organizers who helped to make this event a successful and memorable one.

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The fifth Take Back the Site Vigil of 2012 honored Nelson Irizarry-Reyes, Jr., a father of four who was found shot to death less than three weeks ago. “This is the third Take Back the Site vigil in 22 days,” said Sister Marlene Bertke, OSB. “That is senseless in a city the size of Erie. We have to learn that there's a different way to resolve conflicts than with violence. We're hoping these vigils say this murder was senseless and absolutely unnecessary.”

As is their custom, the Benedictines,...

Sister Joan Chittister,OSB received the District 13 Toastmaster’s Communication & Leadership Award at its Spring Conference on Saturday, April 28, Sheraton Hotel, Erie, PA. The award is given to “a person in the community who is an outstanding communicator or leader.” Mary Yonkers, (pictured between Sister Joan [left] and Sister Maureen Tobin), former student and member of the conference committee, nominated Sister Joan for the award. In Mary’s words, “Sister Joan was my high school teacher. She challenged me to excel. I often tell people she was the best teacher of...

With violence on the rise, the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, along with the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Sisters of Mercy, know first hand that their "Take Back the Site" ministry is crucial. In an effort to reclaim the site for non-violence, consolation and support is offered to family and friends of both the victim and the perpetrator. On April 26, a large group of individuals gathered at the place where Michael Henry was found shot to death just two weeks ago. Prayer, song and words of comfort...

The Benedictine Sisters of Erie stand in solidarity with women religious throughout the United States who are affected by the findings of the Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) that were released Thursday, April 19, by the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith (CDF). While the ramifications of this decree are yet to be known it brings dismay and causes great concern. At the same time, it strengthens our resolve to live our...