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St. Joseph Monastery (1852-2014) (Saint Marys, Pennsylvania)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1852 - 2014

Places

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

A Tribute to Benedictine Sisters of St. Joseph Monastery, St. Marys, PA, The Daily Post & Ridgeway Record, 2014-03-21

 Item — Box OSBCHI-P-2, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents

St. Joseph Monastery (1852) in St. Marys, Pennsylvania was the first foundation of Benedictine women in North America. This tribute marks its closing in 2014. On pages 31-32 is an article about Sister Victoria Marconi, OSB as she celebrated her 90th birthday and 69th jubilee. Because her monastery was closing, Sister Victoria Marconi, OSB transferred her vows to St. Scholastica Monastery in Chicago, Illinois.

Dates: 2014-03-21

St. Joseph Monastery papers

 Sub-Series
Identifier: OSBCHI-A-209.2
Scope and Contents

This series contains materials related to St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys, Elk County, Pennsylvania and to its role as the first foundation of Benedictine women in North America. It includes material like monastic family trees, anniversary booklets, a timeline, news stories, and two catalogs from their school for girls, St. Benedict Academy.

Dates: 1745-2017

St. Mary's Church histories, 1988-1992

 Sub-Series — Box OSBCHI-A.41: Series OSBCHI-A-209, Folder: 4
Identifier: OSBCHI-A-209.2
Scope and Contents

This sub-series contains two booklets related to the history of Saint Mary's Church in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. This parish church was attached to St. Joseph Monastery. Mary's Legacy was published to celebrate the Marian year 1987-1988. The other booklet is the worship aid for the rededication of the church on November 21, 1992.

Dates: 1988-1992