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Gannon University, along with , come together to honor their shared heritage and celebrate milestone anniversaries with a special mass and reception on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L., Bishop of Erie, celebrated the mass at the .

This meaningful gathering commemorates the deep-rooted connection between AHN Saint Vincent, Gannon University and the Sisters of St. Joseph, whose legacy of faith, service and education continues to shape lives across the region. 

The Sisters of St. Joseph have played an integral role in founding and fostering both institutions.  

They established Saint Vincent Hospital in 1875, celebrating 150 years with a mission to bring compassionate, Catholic health care to the Erie community. 

"In 1875, the Sisters of St. Joseph saw a need in our community and fulfilled that need, founding Erie’s first hospital – Saint Vincent,” said Dr. Chris Clark, AHN Saint Vincent President. “Everything you see today began with those humble beginnings and we will remain eternally grateful for their vision, their unwavering spirit, and their ongoing dedication to the welfare of our community. Their legacy of service continues to inspire us all." 

In the decades that followed, their influence extended to higher education through support of Gannon University’s mission to prepare students to lead lives of service and leadership rooted in Catholic tradition.  

名媛直播 College of Arts and Sciences, founded as Cathedral College under the 1925 charter of Villa Maria College, was established by then-Archbishop John Mark 名媛直播. Gannon University celebrating its centennial year, proudly honors the Villa Maria College’s legacy today through the Villa Maria College of Nursing, honoring the Sisters’ enduring impact on healthcare and education. 

“We are grateful for the opportunity to gather and celebrate the enduring legacy of our shared mission,” said Sister Mary Drexler, SSJ, president of the Sisters of St. Joseph. “Our commitment to healing, teaching and serving God’s people remains constant, and we continue to be inspired by our shared values.” 
This joint celebration acknowledges the spiritual and practical bonds between health care and education—two pillars that continue to guide both institutions.