Today's women religious are not as readily identified as in the past when they wore habits and had a greater presence in many Catholic schools.

Today, Sisters choosing the vowed religious life come with a wide range of education training and experiences. We've earned graduate and undergraduate degrees and mapped out careers. Some have years of service in both the public and private sectors.

Today, the ministries of our Sisters are shaped by the needs of our neighbors. We minister in parishes, hospitals, clinics, transitional housing sites, retreat centers, hospices and women's centers, to name only a few.

Today, we advocate for our sisters and brothers who are voiceless, lending our support to peace making, reconciliation and non-violence. We are especially moved by the plight of women and children relegated to the margins of society.

You’re invited to learn more about our Sisters’ ministries by visiting the links to the left.

On Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Knights of Equity Hall, Sister Florence Lynch of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh accepted the award for "Best Overall New Entry" in the St. Patrick's Day Parade on behalf of the Catholic Sisters of Western PA.   Pictured (L to R) are Sister Florence Lynch, OSB; Jim Green, Parade Chair; St. Patrick; Patti Flaus, Parade Awards Committee Chair; and Adrienne Simcic, President of the Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), Division 23.  The LAOH were winners of the Mary Long Award. 

Click here for more info about the Sisters participation in the parade