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...]
Leadership Team Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders
As Catholic Sisters committed to loving and serving God and all people without distinction, we are appalled and heartbroken at President Trump’s recent executive orders to ban – even temporarily – refugees and migrants from predominantly Muslim countries and to build a wall to prevent refugees … [Read more...]