“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”
— Lewis B. Smedes
“Alone we can do
so little; together
we can do so much.”
— Helen Keller
Sister Marian Sgriccia assists as staff from Light of Life Rescue Mission unload two carloads of food donations delivered by our Sisters to the Pittsburgh-area food pantry on March 28.
Helping Hands
Throughout March 2022, our Sisters used the public platform of Catholic Sisters Week (March 8 -14) to raise both money and awareness about food insecurity and climate issues in the places where we serve. We asked you to join us, and you responded. Click below to read about the results.
A Time to Forgive
As today's scripture (John 8:1-11) reminds us, Lent is a time for forgiveness. And as we enter the final weeks of these 40 days, we hear those heartrending words of Jesus: “Father, forgive them.” He is begging the Father for forgiveness of those who so heartlessly crucified him. What a marvelous example of forgiveness for us. We and our world are in great need of the God-given gift of forgiveness.

Join our own Sister Marguerite Stewart in person or online for a look at forgiveness — including what it is and what it is not — and how we can grow in this gift so necessary in our lives right now. Simply Prayer: Father Forgive Them is set for this Tuesday, April 5 at 10 a.m. Freewill offerings accepted. Click below for details and registration.
Spring Raffle a Sellout!
When our Spring Raffle tickets sold out at record pace in 2021, we increased the quantity to meet anticipated demand this year. Once again we were blessed by overwhelming support of this annual fundraiser. All 5,000 of our tickets have been sold, and we are still getting requests for more! We are deeply grateful to all who ordered tickets and who made donations by other means. You can track nightly winners on our website starting May 1. Best of luck to to all ticketholders!
In Support of Ukraine
Our Sisters in the U.S. Province — along with a few friends of our community — reached into their hearts and their wallets last month to make a collective $2,500 donation to Catholic Relief Services for aid in Ukraine. The contribution will help families in Ukraine and surrounding countries receive food, clothing, transport to safe shelter, cash assistance, counseling and care for children. If you, too, would like to help through CRS, click here.