Each year, Evelyn Pohl spends months piecing, or sewing together, sections of a quilt in preparation for the annual Sisters of St. Joseph Auxiliary Spring Luncheon Benefit. The tradition of making and donating a quilt to be raffled at the Sisters’ fundraiser began in 2012, just a few years after her … [Read more...]

Ever since Joan Van Dyke, a former Mount Gallitzin Academy student, opened a dance studio in 1984, she has dreamed of creating an original ballet about MGA in honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph who nurtured her faith and performing arts career. Joan, founder and artistic director of Van Dyke … [Read more...]

For the past five years, Sister Sharon Costello and Sister Pat Montini have nurtured heart-to-heart connections between God's creatures through Pets with Heart. This year, the Pets with Heart 'family' expanded to include Sister Sandy Yost and Associate Jen Heid. Meet our team and and see how … [Read more...]

When Sister Bernadette Carlow celebrated her 50th Jubilee in September, she also received a little-known recognition. Sister Bernadette, a hospice chaplain for more than 20 years, was honored in the monthly edition of Amedisys SPIRIT for demonstrating “care and service from the heart.” Since … [Read more...]

While preparing for a weeklong immersion trip to Haiti, Sister Lynn Miller packed a stack of drawing paper and dozens of newly sharpened colored pencils into her suitcase. She returned home with a collection of colorful flowers that were hand-drawn by the girls who are sponsored by the Canadian … [Read more...]