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Catholic Sisters Week 2024

March 8, 2024 | Posted in Catholic Sisters Week

Happy International Women’s Day! Join us March 8-14 as we observe Catholic Sisters Week 2024-Celebrating Traditions, Changing the World. What is your favorite memory or experience with the HM Sisters? One of the first ministries of the Sisters of the …


In Memoriam-Mother Madelaine Potier

March 7, 2024 | Posted in In Memoriam

It was 160 years ago today that God called our foundress, Mother Madelaine, home to heaven. She is our first “Sister in Glory.” If her obituary had been written in the format we currently use, it may have looked a …


Upcoming Livestream-Mass of Christian Burial-Sr. Jane Petrunyak

February 7, 2024 | Posted in In Memoriam

This event has concluded. Join us for the Mass of Christian Burial for Sr. Jane Petrunyak on Friday, February 9 at 10:30 a.m. We ask that you mute your microphone once you have connected to eliminate interference. Thank you.


In Memoriam-Sr. Jane Petrunyak

February 6, 2024 | Posted in In Memoriam

Sister Jane Petrunyak, H.M., formerly Sister Mary Simon, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Villa Maria Community Center. Date of Birth: February 21, 1933│ Age: 90 Place of Birth: Patton, Pennsylvania Those who knew her experienced Sr. Jane’s sweet humor, …


Upcoming Livestream-Mass of Christian Burial-Sr. Kathleen King

January 26, 2024 | Posted in In Memoriam

This event has concluded. Join us for the Mass of Christian Burial for Sr. Kathleen King on Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 a.m. We ask that you mute your microphone once you have connected to eliminate interference. Thank you.


In Memoriam-Sr. Kathleen King

January 23, 2024 | Posted in In Memoriam

Sister Kathleen King, H.M., formerly Sister M. Campion, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Villa Maria Community Center. Date of Birth: September 27, 1931│ Age: 92 Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio Sister Kathleen was a dynamic and engaging teacher and …


Fall Issue of HM Voice Now Available

November 30, 2023 | Posted in HM Voice, News & Updates

The fall issue of the HM Voice is now available online. In this issue we learn more about Sr. Carla’s prison ministry, Sr. Josie’s work in social advocacy with the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), honor the contributions of …


National Vocation Awareness Week 2023

November 6, 2023 | Posted in News & Updates, Vocations

National Vocation Awareness Week, November 5-11, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and …


Villa Maria Farm Now Accepting Poinsettia Orders

November 6, 2023 | Posted in News & Updates, Villa Maria Farm

The Villa Maria Farm is now accepting orders for Christmas Poinsettias. Church orders are due by Wednesday, December 1 to guarantee availability. Orders will be accepted after December 1, but color availability is not guaranteed. To place an order, please …


Villa Maria Farm Market Closes for Season

October 23, 2023 | Posted in News & Updates, Villa Maria Farm

The Villa Maria Farm Market is now closed for the season. Thank you to all who visited us over the growing season. We hope to see you next year!