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Statement on Migrant Children Facility in Erie, PA

April 15, 2021

This past week the Church community and citizens of Erie reached out with loving kindness to migrant children. These children are involved in a disaster, not of their own making, and in need of care. They are among the most vulnerable in the world as they travel to the U.S. Many of these children are fleeing […]

Journey of Hope Statement

March 23, 2021

For the past 120 years, Holy Family Institute (HFI) has been at the forefront of supporting and advocating for children, youth, and families. HFI’s mission is based on our sponsors, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth was founded in 1875 in Rome […]

In Memory of Patricia Rooney

February 1, 2021

Patricia Rooney was a longtime friend of Holy Family Institute and will be greatly missed. Sister Linda recalls fondly that, “Pat would always write handwritten thank you letters whenever she received a gift or a kindness. I remember when we were named the official Courage House of the Steelers. Mrs. Rooney was invited to attend […]

Christmas Message from Sister Linda Yankoski

December 23, 2020

Christmas is time for hope, for love, for family. Thank you for another year of bringing God’s goodness to children and families in this challenging year. The pandemic has had far reaching and dire effects on many members of our community, especially more vulnerable communities where Holy Family Institute provides many needed services. These have […]

Thank you, Catholic School Teachers!

December 18, 2020

This year, teachers have gone above and beyond to educate the students in Catholic schools. Mike Clark, David Conrad, Michelle Peduto, Mayor Bill Peduto, Rocky Bleier, Jennifer Antkowiak, Larry Richert, and Bishop David Zubik offer words of thanks to our Catholic school teachers.