Sister Patti Rossi, Director of the Altoona-Johnstown Mission Office, was the guest on the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese TV program "Proclaim" on Sunday, December 17. Sister Patti talked with Bishop Mark Bartchak about her experiences as a missionary. The episode is below and Sister Patti’s section … [Read more...]
Sisters reflect on ministering to those who are incarcerated
In our Fall 2017 Dear Neighbor magazine, we share how our Sisters and Associates reach across the Ohio River to the Beaver County Jail to pray with and listen to the heartbreaking stories of women – many of whom feel hopeless and forgotten. For years, our Sisters have stepped into jails and … [Read more...]
Sisters call on Congress to protect “Dreamers”
As Catholic Sisters committed to loving and serving God and neighbor without distinction, we are deeply disturbed by President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides stability and opportunity to 800,000 young people in our country. Ever … [Read more...]
Advocating for quality, affordable healthcare for all
Sisters and community members gathered outside the Beaver County Courthouse June 16 to pray for quality, affordable healthcare for all. "It's not a political issue. It's a moral issue,” said Sister Jeanette Bussen, Coordinator of Justice and Peace. Sister Barbara Czyrnik welcomed participants … [Read more...]
Ballet Instructor Made Her Hometown Proud
By Gino Piroli, Beaver County Times May 1, 2017 Times reporter Christina Sheleheda wrote a story recently about Beaver County native Joan Van Dyke under the headline, “Mount Gallitizin's first female student to debut ballet inspired by her school days.” I'm sure the story brought back … [Read more...]