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Because of the Congregation’s Apostolic commitment,
each Sister is called to place her talents and gifts
at the service of the Church and of the world
for the sake of the Kingdom.
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Early Days of Villa Maria Academy:
1 Early article about Villa Maria Academy
2 Villa Gates at 9th and Liberty
3 Early VMA teachers
4 First class of boarders at Villa Maria Academy. This class entered the new school with its opening in
1892.Pictured with the class is Mother Helena, present superior.
5 VMA art class
6 Early VMA (back)
7 Early VMA (front)
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support a Sister as she furthers her ministries.
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January
- 1 New Year’s Day
- 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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February
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- 7 Cathedral Preparatory School Legacy Gala
- 14 Valentines Day
- 16 President’s Day
- 18 Ash Wednesday
- 18 Lenten Day of Reflection
March
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- 8-14 National Catholic Sisters Week
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- 29 Palm Sunday
April
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- 5 Easter Sunday
- 22 Earth Day
May
- 1 St. Joseph the Worker Day
- 1 Mission Day
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- 25 Memorial Day
June
- 18 St. James Haven Community Dinner sponsored by the SSJs and SSJMMF, 3-6 pm in Meadville, PA
- 21 Father’s Day
July
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August
September
- 7 Labor Day
October
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31 Halloween
November
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- 26 Thanksgiving
December
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- 25 Christmas Day