Strong academic programs, challenging activities and dynamic parent involvement are the school's hallmark. Villa Maria Academy is also located at the Center. Originally an academy for girls, the school became co-educational in 1989. The Academy offers a multiple of opportunities to all students in classroom instruction, activities, on-hands experience, sports, multicultural exchanges, art, drama and music. St. Mary's Home of Erie, founded in 1884, continues to expand to meet the needs of the elderly on all levels of care.
Intergenerational activities abound.
Saint Vincent Health Center has served the needs of the people of Erie and beyond since 1875. In addition to major involvment in services within and for the Diocese of Erie and the foregoing ministries, a number Sisters are engaged in meeting unique needs as they arise, in and beyond the Diocese of Erie.