One of Pittsburgh’s unique geographical features is the confluence of the three major rivers: Allegheny, Ohio, and Monongahela. The Gateway Clipper Fleet operates river boat cruises for tourists and locals alike to experience Pittsburgh on the water. This past August a group of 90 Residents, Sisters, volunteers and staff set […]

Each September our Home hosts a Resident and Employee Family Picnic. The grounds of the Home become the perfect picnic spot with a multitude of family friendly activities available. This year the Little Sisters welcomed over 500 people and served them a delicious picnic buffet. Face painting, a bounce house, […]

This Summer we were so pleased to celebrate two meaningful dates for two of our Little Sisters. In June Sister Claire celebrated her 60th Jubilee as a Little Sister and in August Sister Mary Ellen celebrated her 25th anniversary of vows. Sister Claire’s Jubilee Mass was celebrated by Bishop Waltersheid […]

The Little Sisters of the Poor, Residents, employees and volunteers celebrated the official start of summer on Wednesday June 21, 2017 with a picnic at North Park. After several rainy days in Pittsburgh, the skies were finally bright blue without a cloud in sight. Delicious yet traditional fare was served […]

The Little Sisters of the Poor welcome volunteers of all ages to assist in their daily ministry of caring for the elderly poor Residents. In particular, our pint-sized volunteers bring so much joy to the faces of our elderly friends. These youngsters can be found alongside the Residents in all […]

WDVE Radio personality, Sean McDowell, and Sr. Margaret Mary, Little Sisters of the Poor, are not a pair you would expect to see together. But when Sean interviewed Sr. Margaret, the two got along “tree-mendously!” According to Sr. Margaret, Sean had really done his homework on the Little Sisters, which […]