A group of about 160 took part in Erie’s revival of Martin Luther King’s Poor People’s Campaign to challenge systemic racism and poverty on the 50th anniversary of the original campaign which was inspired by a speech made by the Rev. Martin Luther King a few days before he was killed in 1968. Benedictines for Peace (BFP) was a co-sponsor of the event and a number of BFP members were able to participate. The public came together to challenge the structures that make Erie the most unequal city in the country for black...

Sister Kathleen McCarthy, novice (right), and Sister Marilyn Schauble, novice director, recently attended the annual Novice and Directors Institute (NADI) held this year at Sacred Heart Monastery, Yankton, SD. The theme was Learning and Growing in the School of the Lord’s Service.

This gathering provided an opportunity for novices and directors to meet, support, and learn about the Benedictine way of life and each other through the lens of initial formation. The eight novices represented seven Benedictine communities across the U.S. “It gave me hope to experience women who are...

A group of SBA Alum gathered at Erie Ambassador Conference Center for the annual Spring Luncheon in continued support of the Benedictine Sisters and their ministries 30 years after the closing of Saint Benedict Academy. It included a number of highlights. Reminiscing together created some fun moments for those gathered and lots of camaraderie. The announcement of the 20 winners of education scholarships of $250 each, to children, grandchildren nieces or nephews of Alum was received with excited enthusiasm. In addition to a number of vendors selling their specialty items there was another...

The recent immigration policy and practice of separating immigrant and asylum-seeking families is cruel and causes trauma especially for children. In April, Attorney General Sessions announced a zero-tolerance policy, prosecuting those attempting to cross the border. As the adults are taken into detention, their children, including infants, are taken from them. This practice has been growing since last October; now, as stated policy, it is expected to increase.

The United States should be protecting the well-being of all children—no matter the circumstances that brought them to...

Sister Ann Muczynski was presented a bronze award for community service at the Excellence in Government Awards ceremony in Pittsburgh on May 25. This annual event highlights a distinct group of dedicated Federal Employees who have gone above and beyond what was thought possible.

Recognition with an Excellence in Government Award signifies hard work, enthusiasm, and outstanding results. “It is no surprise that Ann was recognized for her outstanding and selfless contributions,” said Sister Anne Wambach, prioress. “This honor is well deserved and we are all very proud of her.”