“All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.”

-St. Teresa of Avila
“All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.”

-St. Teresa of Avila
Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Welcomes Pope Leo XIV
With joy, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious welcomes Pope Leo XIV as the new head of the Catholic Church. We are deeply grateful for his humble acceptance of his election and his willingness to serve the church and the wider world at this critical moment for the global community.
We believe Pope Leo XIV’s experience as the prior general of his Augustinian order, his years as a missionary in Peru, and his ministry as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and as president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America combine to give him both the skills and the heart to serve the Catholic
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Church well throughout the world. He also has the breadth of knowledge and a deep concern for marginalized peoples that will make him a credible moral voice for the larger world.
We were especially heartened to hear in his greetings to the people after his election these words: “We have to look together how to be a missionary church, building bridges, dialogue, always open to receiving with open arms for everyone, like this square, open to all, to all who need our charity, our presence, dialogue, love…. To all you brothers and sisters of Rome, Italy, of all the world, we want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.”
We look forward to working with Pope Leo XIV towards these important goals which find deep resonance within our own hearts.
Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Welcomes Pope Leo XIV
With joy, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious welcomes Pope Leo XIV as the new head of the Catholic Church. We are deeply grateful for his humble acceptance of his election and his willingness to serve the church and the wider world at this critical moment for the global community.
We believe Pope Leo XIV’s experience as the prior general of his Augustinian order, his years as
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a missionary in Peru, and his ministry as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and as president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America combine to give him both the skills and the heart to serve the Catholic Church well throughout the world. He also has the breadth of knowledge and a deep concern for marginalized peoples that will make him a credible moral voice for the larger world.
We were especially heartened to hear in his greetings to the people after his election these words: “We have to look together how to be a missionary church, building bridges, dialogue, always open to receiving with open arms for everyone, like this square, open to all, to all who need our charity, our presence, dialogue, love…. To all you brothers and sisters of Rome, Italy, of all the world, we want to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.”
We look forward to working with Pope Leo XIV towards these important goals which find deep resonance within our own hearts.
Rest in Peace Pope Francis
Our Church and the world has lost an advocate! The twelve years of Pope Francis' leadership has been a season of blessings. His famous "Todos, todos, todos!" (Everyone, everyone, everyone!) invites us all to embrace the world. May he be welcomed into the divine embrace!
Rest in Peace
Pope Francis
Our Church and the world has lost an advocate! The twelve years of Pope Francis' leadership has been a season of blessings. His famous "Todos, todos, todos!" (Everyone, everyone, everyone!) invites us all to embrace the world.
May he be welcomed into the divine embrace!
We, the Community of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh, endorse the following statement of the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses:
In the spirit of the Gospel and the inspiration of Saint Benedict, we as members of the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses, representing more than 1100 sisters, commit ourselves to Christ-like hospitality. Therefore, we call upon our leaders, especially governors, state legislators, members of the United States Congress, and our president to reconsider proposed immigration policies and to work towards solutions that uphold the dignity and
rights of all people. We urge them to create pathways to citizenship for immigrants, provide humane treatment for those in detention, and ensure that immigrant families are not torn apart. In addition, we commit ourselves to work with other organizations who are advocating and caring for migrant peoples.
As Benedictine sisters, we are inspired by the life and teachings of Saint Benedict. In
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the Sixth century time when he lived, travelers and pilgrims were often met with violence on the road and sought refuge in his monasteries. Benedict was inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to receive all who came seeking refuge. He modeled his life on that of Christ who received the poor, the lame, the outcast, and the stranger.
For centuries, men and women have continued to be inspired by Saint Benedict’s example of Christ-like hospitality and his teaching that all people who present themselves are to be received as if that person were Christ. Saint Benedict quoted Jesus who said, “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35). May we and all people, in our time, do the same.
Read Pope Francis' letter to US Bishops regarding immigration here.
We, the Community of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh, endorse the following statement of the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses:
In the spirit of the Gospel and the inspiration of Saint Benedict, we as members of the Conference of Benedictine Prioresses, representing more than 1100 sisters, commit ourselves to Christ-like hospitality. Therefore, we call upon our leaders, especially governors, state legislators, members of the United States Congress, and our president to reconsider proposed immigration policies and to work towards solutions that uphold the dignity and rights of all people. We urge them to create pathways to citizenship for immigrants, provide humane treatment for those in detention, and ensure that immigrant families are not torn apart. In addition, we commit ourselves to work with other organizations who are advocating and caring for migrant peoples.
As Benedictine sisters, we are inspired by the life and teachings of Saint Benedict. In
Read more
the Sixth century time when he lived, travelers and pilgrims were often met with violence on the road and sought refuge in his monasteries. Benedict was inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to receive all who came seeking refuge. He modeled his life on that of Christ who received the poor, the lame, the outcast, and the stranger.
For centuries, men and women have continued to be inspired by Saint Benedict’s example of Christ-like hospitality and his teaching that all people who present themselves are to be received as if that person were Christ. Saint Benedict quoted Jesus who said, “I was a stranger, and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35). May we and all people, in our time, do the same.
Read Pope Francis' letter to US Bishops regarding immigration here.
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For more than 150 years, the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh have been ministering to those in need...in need of advocacy, housing, education, and even in need of shoes! In this video, Sister Shelly explains some of the ways we are reaching out to help others this year.
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makes a difference
For more than 150 years, the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh have been ministering to those in need. In this video, Sister Shelly explains some of the ways we are reaching out to help others this year.
How Your Gift Makes a Difference
For more than 150 years, the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh have been ministering to those in need...in need of advocacy, housing, education, and even in need of shoes! In this video, Sister Shelly explains some of the ways we are reaching out to help others this year.
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