A Welcoming Place for Dialogue, Prayer & Reflection

A ministry of the School Sisters of St. Francis, the Franciscan Resource Center serves the Pittsburgh area as a drop-in center offering reflection days, spiritual direction and open conversation. All are welcome.

The School Sisters of St. Francis following the Gospel of Jesus Christ stand in solidarity with the rights and dignity of all immigrants, migrants and refugees and advocate for immigration policies that respect the dignity of all.

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Live the Gospel

Practice Peace & Justice

Care for God’s Creation

  • Our Mission

    Rooted in Gospel living and responding to the ‘signs of the times’,

    the mission of the Franciscan Resource Center is to reach out to

    all God’s people especially those who are marginalized.

    All Are Welcome

  • Our Vision

    • Deepen our awareness of global solidarity

    • Awaken our sense of care for creation

    • Explore our life in society and the Church

    • Promote justice and service locally and globally

    • Live and act in a non-violent manner

    • Recognize God’s call to live in harmony and peace with all God’s people

Program Offerings

The FRC hosts many programs
throughout the year.

For more information email FRCpgh@schoolsistersosf.org

Advent Reflection Sunday, December 6, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Las Posadas Sunday, December 13, 2026 4:00 PM

Focusing on the Beatitudes

We invite you to a six-part presentation, conversation and reflection focusing on the Beatitudes, using the book The Way of Beatitude - Living Radical Hope in a World of Division and Despair written by Casey Cole, OFM.

The scheduled six-part gathering dates are on the following Wednesdays from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

November 4th

November 18th

December 2nd

December 16th

January 6th

January 20th

The fee for this six-part program is $25.00 which includes the book The Way of Beatitude - Living Radical Hope in a World of Division and Despair by Casey Cole, OFM that you will receive.

***If the cost prevents you from attending, please let us know.

Located at the Franciscan Resource Center, 1023 West View Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (West View Shopping Plaza)

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction is available by appointment. There is no set fee, but donations are appreciated. To schedule a session, please email one of our spiritual directors listed.

Sister Adelina Garcia, OSF
garcia.adelina@gmail.com

Sister Patricia Ann Mahoney, OSF
spatmah@yahoo.com

Sister Maria Kruszewski, CSFN
srmariak@yahoo.com