Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden

06/15/2026

Earlier this spring, Sisters Jean Uzupis and Mary Parks, with Sister Barbara, were honored to accept the PIIN - Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network 2026 Champions of Justice Award on behalf of the congregation.

The congregation was recognized for its sponsorship of the weekly Prayer Vigils outside the ICE Headquarters in Pittsburgh, which began last summer in response to increasingly violent and hostile treatment of immigrants in our region.

While the Vigil is co-sponsored by Pax Christi Pennsylvania and Casa San José, it is organized by Sisters Barbara Finch and Janice Vanderneck, who attend faithfully each week, along with a diverse and growing contingent of people of all faiths and backgrounds.

❤️All are welcome to participate in this peaceful, prayer action that takes place weekly on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 3000 Sidney Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

06/11/2026

Come on down, Madeline Early!
You've won a Richbird Revive Smart Birdfeeder!
We'll have it here waiting for you.
Thank you for coming to Dirt Day, Madeline (and EVERYONE).
Congratulations!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Come meet the STAFF at Dirt Day!
(You'll know us by our blue shirts.)

TOMORROW
Saturday, June 6
10 AM - 2 PM

Celebrate World Environment Day and the boundless gifts of nature!

🙋‍♀️Meet the staff and Sisters
🐕 Pets with Heart therapy dogs
🌎 Get involved in caring for our water, soil, & air
🍄 Explore our gardens & grounds
🎶 Live music
🥙 Food trucks
✨ Wildlife exhibit
🐦 Nature crafts
🐔 Meet the chickens

This free event is open to all, no RSVP necessary! We look forward to sharing the joy of creation with you during this fun, family-friendly celebration!

*This outdoor event is weather-permitting. In the event of storms or severe weather, we will update everyone by noon on Friday, June 5, if a cancellation is needed.

06/04/2026

We're not doing Dirt Day alone!
That's no fun.
We are grateful to have a fantastic crop of vendors joining us for our event.
That's what community is all about!

Check them out:

North Country Trail Association
Neighborhood North Museum of Play
Beaver County Humane Society
Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community
Beaver County Master Gardeners
Big Sewickley Creek Association
Communicycle
Food/Water Watch
PA Master Naturalists
Ohio Mushroom Festival Club
Reforest Our Future
Provident Charter School West
Three Rivers Waterkeepers
Western PA Beekeepers
Carbon Compost PGH
WorkMoney dot org
Wildbird Recovery / Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy
Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea
Brusters
Rogers Cuisine
Sticky Rice Tacos
Papa Dukes Food Truck
Mnemo and Co. Bluegrass Band

*This outdoor event is weather-permitting. In the event of storms or severe weather, we will update everyone by noon on Friday, June 5, if a cancellation is needed.

06/03/2026

June is a month in which both Pride Month and the Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus are celebrated. At the heart of both is a reminder of the dignity of every person and the call to love one another with compassion, mercy, and respect.

We believe in unity, reconciliation, and inclusive love. We want every neighbor to feel welcome, valued, and loved. We hope you’ll take a minute to read this beautiful article and thoughtfully reflect on the sacred dignity of every person and God’s boundless love for all.

As Fr. James Martin, SJ writes:

“Maybe the best way to think about Pride Month is to imagine what you would say to a young person who finally summoned up the courage to tell you that they are LGBTQ. You know that God created them. You know that God loves them. And you know that God wants them to be who they are. So, you would probably say, ‘I am so proud of you for being able to say that.’ That’s the kind of pride we celebrate this month, and that Catholics worldwide can celebrate.”

Read his entire article here: https://bit.ly/3RKsDoq

06/02/2026

An important topic for all of us.
Thank you, Sr. Kari, for joining this group of speakers for this one-hour session, offering thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical regarding artificial intelligence.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Iu2IKQyLSCSVTiVyUOGISg #/registration

Join us for a panel with respondents from across the CSSJ community who will offer initial thoughts on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, which is focused on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.

Speakers include Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ who serves as Coordinator of Pastoral Care at St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative in Wellesley, Massachusetts; Mr. Fred Robinson who is the Director of Technology for the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY; and, Sr. Kari Pohl, CSJ who serves as the Congregational Coordinator of Justice and Peace for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden.

The one-hour session will include Q&A from participants. A link to a recording of the panel will be sent to those who register.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Iu2IKQyLSCSVTiVyUOGISg #/registration

06/01/2026

We were grateful to host the Beaver Valley Area Beekeepers Association this past weekend. What a beautiful day!

06/01/2026

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