Each year, March 8–14, the church in the United States celebrates Catholic Sisters Week — a time set aside to honor the women religious whose lives of prayer, service and witness have shaped our faith communities for generations.

Here in the Diocese of Erie, the presence of Catholic sisters spans more than a century. They have taught in our schools, cared for the sick, accompanied the poor, led retreats, advocated for justice and offered prayer for the needs of the church and the world.
Catholic Sisters Week is both a celebration of their legacy and a recognition of their continued ministry today — visible in classrooms, parishes, healthcare settings and outreach programs across Northwestern Pennsylvania.

Throughout this week, we invite you to learn more about the religious communities serving within our diocese, to join us in prayer and gratitude for their faithful witness, and to share a story or special message of appreciation for the sisters through the form at the bottom of this page.