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What’s inside this guide: 4 | Pittsburgh Mercy

15 | Pennsylvania Catholic Conference

6 | Catholic Charities 8 | Area Agencies on Aging

16 | Diocese of Pittsburgh Resources

10 | Duquesne University

20 | Veteran Affairs

12 | Christian Housing

22 | Advance directives

14 | Social Security Administration

24 | Long-term care for older persons

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On the cover...

“Old is old at any age. Old is when you quit asking questions about this, that and everything. Old is when you forget how to love — or worse, don’t care. Old is when you don’t want to dance anymore.

Old is when you don’t want to learn anything new except how to be old. Old is when people tell you that you are old — and you believe them.”

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Are You Diabetic?

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Vol. 8, No. 2 Publisher | Bishop David A. Zubik General Manager | Ann Rodgers Editor | William Cone Operations Manager | Carmella Weismantle Project Editor Phil Taylor Associate Editors Phil Taylor (Special Projects) Chuck Moody (News) Staff Writer | John W. Franko Graphic Designers David Pagesh | Karen Hanlin Advertising Director Carmella Weismantle Account Executives Michael A. Check | Paul Crowe Michael Wire Circulation Mgr./Parish News Coord.

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PITTSBURGH MERCY

Intellectual Disabilities Services The Richard C. Frech Center 2129 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 • Phone: 412-344-6400 Email: info@pittsburghmercy.org Website: www.pittsburghmercy.org

East Side Pittsburgh Mercy Alternative Training & Employment Center Adult Training Facility 4749 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: 412-661-8916 North Hills Ross Center Adult Training Facility & Senior Center McKnight Plaza 105 Braunlich Drive, First Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: 412-931-2287

Affiliation: Pittsburgh Mercy is part of Trinity Health, serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy

Specialized Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

South Hills Baldwin Center Adult Training Facility & Senior Center 5225 Grace Street, Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Phone: 412-882-5015

Pittsburgh Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services offers specialized services at several convenient locations for adults who have intellectual disabilities. Our three Adult Training Facilities and two senior programs are specifically designed for people 50 years of age or older who have intellectual disabilities. The individuals we serve receive vocational and socialization training that enhances communication as well as basic life skills. The senior programs offer senior adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities for community involvement and employment.

Each site has the capacity to serve 45 individuals.

Tours & Other Information

For additional information about our specialized services for adults with intellectual disabilities, please visit our website, www.pittsburghmercy.org. To arrange a personal tour, please contact the respective site directly and ask to speak to the supervisor.

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Catholic Charities Services for Seniors www.ccpgh.org

Catholic Charities Basic Needs Assistance

(Diocesan-wide) Emergency assistance to help pay for medications, utilities, etc.

212 Ninth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-456-6999 Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging In-Home Services and Community Centers

Residents of St. Joe’s enjoy three meals a day in the dining hall. Menu planning is supplemented by fresh produce from a garden on the premises managed by volunteers as well as weekly food donations from local restaurants such as Chipotle, Cheesecake Factory, Starbucks and Trader Joe’s.

(Lawrence County seniors only) Serving as the Area Agency on Aging for Lawrence County seniors from its locations in Ellwood City and New Castle, Challenges provides in-home services, recreational and educational activities, and protective and support services for residents age 50 and older.

Main office and New Castle Center 2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA 16105 724-658-3729 Mon. to Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ellwood City Center 1405 Woodside Ave. Ellwood City, PA 16117 724-752-9435 Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Catholic Charities St. Joseph House of Hospitality

Catholic Charities’ Challenges: Options in Aging Center in Elwood City helps seniors achieve fitness goals.

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Rooms, meals and supportive services for older men (50-plus) who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

1635 Bedford Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-471-0666

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Do you or someone you know have vision loss?

We can help!

Low vision services at Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services are for individuals whose eyesight cannot be returned to normal with glasses, contact lenses, surgery, or medication.

Our program is noted for its specially trained optometrist working with an occupational therapist who help ensure that you are successful with your newly prescribed optical tools.

Low Vision services are offered in two convenient locations.

Call us today

412-368-4400

and get back to enjoying everyday activities with devices that cannot be found in a store: powerful magnifiers, special glasses for reading and watching TV, and so much more.

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Founded 1910 Changing the lives of persons with vision loss and other disabilities by fostering independence and individual choice.

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Area Agencies

on Aging

Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are your source of information for the issues and concerns affecting older people and their caregivers. Specific services at each agency vary throughout the state, but each agency offers a wide array of programs to help older Pennsylvanians and their families get the help and information they need.

Allegheny

llegheny County Department of Human A Services Area Agency on Aging Birmingham Towers 2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 SeniorLine: 412-350-5460 Toll Free: (800) 344-4319 Tel: 412-350-4234 Fax: 412-350-3091 TDD/TTY: 412-350-2727 Website: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/ olderadults.aspx E-mail: SeniorLine@dhs.county. allegheny.pa.us Services: Apprise: 412-661-1438 Ombudsmen: 412-350-5460 Protective Services: 412-350-6905 or (800) 344-4319

Beaver

Beaver County Office on Aging 1020 8th Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Tel: 724-847-2262 Fax: 724-847-3490 Website: www.bcoa.us Services: APPRISE: 724-728-7707 Ombudsmen: 724-847-2262 Protective Services: (800) 272-0567

Butler

Butler County AAA 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001-3547 Tel: 724-282-3008 Toll free: (888) 367-2434 Fax: 724-282-1466 Website: www.co.butler.pa.us Services: APPRISE: (888) 367-2434 or 724-282-3008 Ombudsmen: 724-282-3008 Protective Services: 724-283-6955

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Southwestern PA AAA, inc.

Fayette, Greene, Washington Counties 305 Chamber Plaza Charleroi, PA 15022-1607 Tel: 724-489-8080 Toll free: (888) 300-2704 Fax: 724-483-9360 Website: www.swpa-aaa.org E-mail: contact@swpa-aaa.org

Services: Apprise: (888) 300-2704 ext. 4438 or (724) 489-8080 Ombudsmen: 724-489-8080 ext. 4424 Protective Services: (800) 537-2424

Lawrence County

Lawrence County AAA Shenley Square 2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA 16105-1422 Tel: 724-658-3729 Fax: 724-658-7532 Website: www.ccpgh.org/challenges E-mail: lawcoage@ccpgh.org Services: Apprise: 724-658-3729 Ombudsmen: 724-658-3729 Protective Services: 724-658-3729

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“I feel like I have the freedom to make this place my home.”

-Ed Bires, retired postmaster

At UPMC Senior Communities, we focus on improving and enriching each resident’s life. From independent living and personal care, to assisted living and skilled nursing, we make every resident feel cared for and at ease. For more information or to schedule a complimentary lunch and tour, call 1-800-324-5523, or visit UPMCSeniorCommunities.com.

Independent Living: Cumberland Woods Village** – Allison Park Beatty Pointe Village – Monroeville Lighthouse Pointe Village at Chapel Harbor** – Fox Chapel Hampton Fields Village – Hampton Strabane Trails Village – Washington Seneca Hills Village** – Penn Hills Vanadium Woods Village – Bridgeville Sherwood Oaks** – Cranberry Twp.

Personal Care: Canterbury Place – Lawrenceville Sherwood Oaks* – Cranberry Twp. Jameson Place - New Castle

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation: Canterbury Place* – Lawrenceville Cranberry Place – Cranberry Twp. Seneca Place – Penn Hills Sherwood Oaks – Cranberry Twp. Heritage Place – Squirrel Hill Sugar Creek Station* – Franklin Jameson Care Center - New Castle

Assisted Living: Cumberland Crossing Manor – Allison Park Seneca Manor – Penn Hills Strabane Woods of Washington – Washington *Memory Care Also Available **Continuing Care Retirement Community Weatherwood Manor – Greensburg and monthly rental options available

No large up-front payment • Month-to-month or Lifecare contracts • Move-in specials

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Services available through

Duquesne University Services available through Duquesne University Outreach Programs Duquesne University’s outreach programs offer opportunities for community members to share the expertise and services of the campus community.

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Phone: 412-396-4600 Email: pic@duq.edu Website: www.duq.edu/pharmacy Services: The center answers more than 1,500 calls annually from health professionals and the public about topics such as drug side effects, interactions and medication identification.

Some of these services include:

Duquesne University Center for Pharmacy Care Muldoon Building 1000 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh 15282 Phone: 412-396-2155 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email: higginbothams@duq.edu Services: With a focus on health and wellness education, the center offers educational programs, medication therapy management services and health risk assessments for such chronic disorders as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and osteoporosis. Some immunizations also are available, including those needed for most travel abroad.

Duquesne University Pharmacy Triangle Shops Complex 1860 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh 15219 Phone: 412-246-0963 Email: higginbothams@duq.edu Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Services: This community pharmacy in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, operated by Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, offers convenient, affordable care. Free screenings, such as weight loss and lifestyle counseling, disease management counseling and blood pressure screenings, are part of the pharmacy’s services. Flu vaccinations and other immunizations are available. Free delivery is offered across the greater Pittsburgh area.

Medicare/Medicaid and most major insurance plans are accepted.

Duquesne University Pharmaceutical Information Center

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Duquesne University Rita M. McGinley Psychology Clinic 600 Forbes Ave. Rockwell Hall, Room 227 Phone: 412-396-6562 Website: www.duq.edu/about/centers-andinstitutes/psychology-clinic Services: Services are provided with exceptional respect for confidentiality and individuality, and in a comfortable setting by doctoral students in Duquesne’s clinical psychology program. Individual, couples, marriage and family counseling, and psychotherapy are available to adults, adolescents and schoolage children. The clinic provides short-term discussion of personal interests and lengthier psychotherapy for exploring and working through longer standing concerns, such as conflicts, anxiety, depression and loss.

Psychological assessments for personal exploration or for third parties (employers, physicians, schools, therapists) are also available.

The clinic provides free (no insurance, no time limit), confidential help to those who might be struggling with issues related to the psychological trauma of war, as well as separations and the cycles of deployment, homecoming and re-entry to civilian life. The focus is on those involved in the recent and current wars.

Psychological consultations are provided to military service members and to the families and loved ones of those involved. Clients may be active duty as well in the Reserves.

Consultations are with doctoral students in clinical psychology under the close supervision of licensed clinical faculty or adjunct faculty.

Duquesne University School of Law Clinics Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education, 914 Fifth Ave. Phone: 412-396-4704 Website: www.duq.edu/law/clinics Duquesne University School of Law provides

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free legal services to people who need, but cannot afford, legal representation. Through law clinics, externships, and a pro bono program, the School of Law serves veterans and incomequalified individuals and families in civil rights, family law, unemployment compensation and other specific legal areas.

individual and group sessions, the SBDC offers regional conferences, including the signature Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference. A variety of half-day workshops are offered throughout the year on a range of topics, including exporting, sales, marketing, social media and government procurement.

Clinics include: • Civil Rights Clinic • Education Law Clinic • Family Law Clinic • Federal Litigation Clinic • Juvenile Defender Clinic • Unemployment Compensation Clinic • Urban Development Practicum • Veterans Clinic.

Duquesne University Speech-LanguageHearing Clinic Duquesne University, Fisher Hall Phone: 412-396-4200 Website: www.duq.edu/speech-clinic Services: The Duquesne University SpeechLanguage-Hearing Clinic provides assessment and treatment to individuals of all ages with challenges to communication. Located in Fisher Hall on the Duquesne University campus, graduate students under the instruction of licensed speech-language pathologists serve adults and

Duquesne University Community-Based Health and Wellness Center for Older Adults School of Nursing Room 5170, Fisher Hall Phone: 412-396-6459 Website: www.duq.edu/nursing-wellnesscenter Health and Wellness Center Sites: St. Justin Plaza, K. Leroy Irvis Towers, Southside Senior Center, Mount Washington Senior Center, North Side Senior Center, Greenfield Senior Center, Ormsby Senior Center, Hazelwood Senior Center, Homewood Senior Center, Sheraden Senior Center Hours: Scheduled classes at Senior Centers provided by registered nurses who are available to answer questions regarding health and wellness topics.

Services: The mission of the Health and Wellness Center is to provide wellness-oriented health care services to vulnerable populations.

The goals is to deliver holistic and culturally competent care that promotes health, functioning and quality of life. The center provides opportunities for interdisciplinary care experiences, service and research for students and faculty from the University. In all aspects of care, the uniqueness and strengths of the community and of each individual receiving care are maximized and respected. Confidentiality and awareness of each individual’s right to choose are maintained.

Duquesne University Small Business Development Center Room 108, Rockwell Hall Phone: 412-396-1633 Website: www.duq.edu/sbdc Services: The Small Business Development Center offers free and low-cost, expert assistance to those interested in starting a business as well as to those who already have small-and medium-sized businesses in place. Besides

children in the local community as well as the greater Pittsburgh area.

Services are provided in a state-of-the-art facility for a variety of disorders including adult aphasia, child language, motor speech and voice, sound production, central auditory processing and cognitive disorders. These communication disorders can be the result of stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, traumatic brain injury, autism and intellectual deficits, to name a few. Following an assessment, individual and group outpatient therapy sessions are scheduled to meet the individual needs of each client. Services may also be provided through Telepractice, allowing clients to receive services in their home or office. The clinic is a participating provider with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and many insurance companies. Alternatively, a sliding fee schedule is available for those who qualify.

In Home Special Care. . . Making Life Easier For Seniors and the Disabled Care Solutions Of Pittsburgh, Inc. We’re here for your comfort at home.

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• In Home Companion Care • Personal Care • Light Housekeeping & Laundry • Meal Preparation • Grocery Shopping • Accompany To Appointments • Respite Relief For Family

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Christian housing options for older adults.

Christian Housing Inc. is a non-profit corporation that gives assistance to individuals and organizations seeking a respectable independent living environment for senior adults. Christian Housing facilities are tailored to meet the needs as well as the financial resources of a wide variety of individuals.There are many facilities in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Saint Augustine Plaza...............................................412-683-6155 230 36th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-1856 Sister Mary Elizabeth Brush, CSJ, Manager Carol Kist, Assistant Manager

A multitude of services are provided at each center to meet the physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs of the individual. Each high-rise creates and thrives on its own community spirit — a characteristic that sets Christian Housing apart.

Saint. Joseph Terrace, Inc.........................................814-787-8772 45 Plum Street, Weedville, PA 15868 Vicki Baxter, Manager

The main office is located at 3898 Old William Penn Highway, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA. 15235. Telephone: 412-646-5193. Visit our website at www.christian-housing.org

Sto-Rox Plaza............................................................412-331-4112 731 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136-3666 Sister Lois Ann Wuenstel, CDP, Manager Linda Bey, Secretary

The following are sponsored by: Christian Housing, Inc. ...................................... 412-646-5193 ......................................................................Fax: 412-646-5199

Owner Managed

Daniel Barbusio, Executive Director Sister Eileen Magill, OSF, Emeritus Sister M. Coleman Conroy, OSF, Executive Director Emeritus

Saint Ambrose Manor..............................................412-322-2111 1235 Yetta Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-3764 Sister Judith Rotunda, CDP, Manager David A. Helwick, Assistant Manager

Alexis Manor.............................................................724-935-7411 10100 Old Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090-9369 Sister Barbara Balog, CSJ, Sue Hendrickson, Co-Managers

Saint Thomas More Manor......................................412-833-2410 1000 Oxford Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15102-1842 Sister Cecilia Marie Kulik, CSJ, Manager

Alverno Apartments..................................................412-821-7080 98 Hawthorne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209-1912 Sister Eileen Magill, OSF, Manager Sister Alice Dunlop, OSF, Assistant Manager

Vincentian Villa Retirement Community................412-364-6592 911 Vincent Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Sr. Mary Ann Genovich, Manager Larry Hayward, Manager

Beechview Manor.....................................................412-571-2999 1926 Pauline Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216-3566 Joanne Bartone, Manager

Sponsored by Christian Housing Inc.; Managed by Seniorcare Network

Creedmoor Court Apartments.................................412-344-1540 1050 Creedmoor Ave, Brookline, PA 15266-2259 John Kulevica, Manager Germaine Harbor.....................................................412-833-9818 100 Germaine Ln, Bethel Park, PA 15102-3055 Sister Vincent Marie Sidick, SC Sister Joyce Serratore, SC, Manager Fox Township Manor, Inc........................................814-885-6855 108 Irishtown Road, Kersey, PA 15846 Tony Fredo, Manager John Paul Plaza.........................................................412-683-5850 1005 Herron Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-6701 Dean Hess, Manager Regina Vida, Secretary Leo Meyer Manor.....................................................412-331-8000 1015 Church Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136-3667 Sister DeLourdes Macurak, CSSF, Manager

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Etna Commons.........................................................412-782-2711 21 Hickory St, Pittsburgh, PA 15223-1914 Saint Therese Plaza...................................................412-462-2319 4 Saint Therese Ct, Munhall, PA 15120-3702 Pat Eckert, Manager Saint Justin Plaza......................................................412-381-3941 120 Boggs Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211-2059 Guy Berube, Manager Julie Galasso, Assistant Manager

Sponsored by Saint Maria Goretti Parish and Others Laurentian Hall........................................................412-361-4462 5321 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1760 Dennis McElhaney, Manager

Sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Villa Maria Apartments............................................724-964-8861 PO Box 230, Villa Maria, PA 16155-0230

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Social Security Offices Ambridge 120 Merchant Street Ambridge PA 15003-9903 (866) 331-6401 Butler 102 Woody Drive Butler PA 16001-9945 (877) 583-4102

www.socialsecurity.gov

LOCATION HOURS: Monday 9 a.m .- 4 p.m.

Tuesday 9 a.m .- 4 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m. - 12 noon Thursday 9 a.m .- 4 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m .- 4 p.m.

Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

Hermitage 2380 Garden Way Hermitage PA 16148 (877) 467-1702 McKeesport 540 5th Avenue Mckeesport PA 15132-2528 (866) 964-2037 Pittsburgh - Downtown 921 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15222-3887 (866) 770-2965

Rostraver 800 Plaza Drive Suite 320 Belle Vernon PA 15012-4035 (866) 931-4826

New Castle 1708 Wilmington Road New Castle PA 16105-2087 (866) 331-5286

Uniontown 942 Morgantown Road Uniontown shopping Center Uniontown PA 15401-4839 (866) 320-7459

New Kensington 707 5th Ave New Kensington PA 15068-6301 (888) 377-4710 PittsburghEast Liberty 6117 Station Street Pittsburgh PA 15206-2510 (877) 405-3575

Monroeville 400 Oxford Drive, Suite 210 Monroeville PA 15146-2351 (888) 527-9339 Mount Lebanon 650 Washington Road Suite 120 Pittsburgh PA 15228-2706 (888) 717-1525

Washington 95 W. Beau Street Suite 010 Washington PA 15301-6805 (855) 829-8917

SSA announces new online service for replacement Social Security Cards in commonwealth The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Pennsylvania available through its my Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Carolyn Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents of Pennsylvania can use the portal for many replacement Social Security number card requests. This will allow people to replace their SSN card from the comfort of their home or office, without the need to travel to a Social Security office.

“I’m thrilled about this newest online feature to the agency’s my Social Security portal and the added convenience we are providing residents of Pennsylvania,” Colvin said. “We continue to provide world-class customer service to the public by making it safe, fast and easy for people to do business with us online and have a positive government experience. I look forward to expanding this service option across the country.”

The agency plans to conduct a gradual roll out of this service.

Pennsylvania is one of eight states, plus the District of Columbia, where this option is initially available. Throughout 2016, the agency will continue to expand the service option to other states and plans to offer this to half of the nation’s population by the end of the year. This service will mean shorter wait times for the public in the more than 1,200 Social Security offices across the country and allows staff more time to work with customers who have extensive service needs.

U.S. citizens age 18 or older and who are residents of Pennsylvania can obtain a replacement SSN card online by creating a my Social Security account. In addition, they must have a U.S. domestic mailing address, not

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Phone: 717-238-9613 Fax: 717-238-1472 223 North Street P.O. Bax 2835 Harrisburg, PA 17105 www.pacatholic.org The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference is the public affairs arm of Pennsylvania’s Catholic bishops and the Catholic dioceses of Pennsylvania.

The conference wants Catholics statewide to be informed of several important issues that affect everyone in Pennsylvania.

Through its Catholic Advocacy Network, residents can exercise their voices and rights as citizens concerning health care, education, human life and dignity, marriage and the family, religious liberty and social justice.

One way to get involved is by making your views known to media and your elected officials.

Media attention is critical to raising the influence of the Catholic perspective on public policy issues. Concerned citizens can write letters to the editor, submit op-ed pieces, or invite coverage for your Catholic advocacy events and programs.

Newspapers to contact are listed on the PCC website under the “Resources” section. If you do not see yours, check the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association for others. You can use PCC’s online tool to compose an e-mail letter to the editor for the newspaper closest to your address.

You can also send an e-mail message to your state legislators or get your legislators’ contact information so you can visit their offices, call, fax or write a letter. Returning users, log in using your e-mail and zip code to see the list of your elected officials. New users, fill in your name, street address and e-mail address to see your list of elected officials.

Those who sign up to join the network will receive alerts on topics such as organ donation, adoption, end-of-life care, standing up for life, social justice and religious liberty.

Sign up for the PCC’s Catholic Advocacy Network today.

CARING MATTERS HOME CARE AGENCY We really care for your love ones.

Our services include:

• Senior Care • Alzheimer's & Dementia Care • Hands-On Personal Care • Hands-Off Non-Personal Care • Morning & Evening Care • Sick / Injured Recovery Assistance • New Mom Care • Special Needs Care • Respite Care • Companionship

We also:

• Provide transportation for our clients at no cost. ie. Doctor appointments, shopping trips, bank trips, personal outings, exercise outings, etc.

• Provide supplies and cleaning materials at no cost.

• Provide meals in emergency circumstances.

• Provide clothing in emergency circumstances • Assist with therapeutic exercises.

• Provide counseling.

Give us a call at 412.888.7171 to see how we can assist you.

Check out our website: www.caringmatterspittsburgh.com

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Diocese of Pittsburgh resources CATHOLIC SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Disaster Relief Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals...........412-456-6999

Adoption Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................412-456-6999 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Butler County..........................724-287-4011 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................724-658-5526 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Aging/Elderly Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging (Lawrence County only) New Castle Center...................724-658-5661 Ellwood City Center:...............724-752-9435 Financial Assistance for Older Persons at Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................412-456-6999 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Butler County..........................724-287-4011 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................724-658-5526 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Anti-Pornography Office for Marriage, Family & Life................... ................................................412-456-3157 Basic Needs/Safety Net & Stability Services Catholic Charities Allegheny County (Team Hope)........................ ................................................412-456-6999 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Butler County..........................724-287-4011 Utility Bill Assistance.......1-800-481-3653 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................724-658-5526 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Bereavement Ministry Office for Marriage, Family & Life...................... ...............................................412-456-3157 We Are Remembered Ministry......................... ................................................412-456-3157 Children and Youth Programs Auberle...........................412-673-5800 x1214

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Divorced or Separated Ministry Office for Marriage, Family & Life...................... ...................................................412-456-3157

Girls Hope (residential housing for disadvantaged girls, 10-18 years)............................412-329-7172 Counseling Individual, Marital and Family Auberle...........................412-673-5856 x1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals...........412-456-6951 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Day Care for Infants/Children Elizabeth Seton Center................412-561-8400 Franciscan Day Care Center........412-882-5085 Marian Manor Child Development & Learning Center.......................412-440-4338 Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center.......................412-821-4302 Mount Nazareth Learning Center........................ ......................................412-931-9761, x5200 Providence Family Support Center......................... ...................................................412-766-6730 Vincentian Child Development Center.................. ...................................................412-366-8588 Disabilities, Persons with Cognitive..................................412-456-3170 Hearing Loss/Deafness...........412-456-3170 TTY....................................412-456-3122 McGuire Memorial (medically fragile)............... ................................................724-843-3400 Physical...................................412-456-3170 Religious Education.................412-456-3112 St. Anthony School Programs........................... ................................................724-940-9020 Vision Loss/Blindness............412-456-3170

Divorced Parenting Counseling Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals...........412-456-6951 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Domestic Violence Counseling Catholic Charities, Beaver County........................ ...................................................724-775-0758 Drug and Alcohol Counseling Auberle...........................412-673-5800 x1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals...........412-456-6951 Mercy Behavioral Health..........1-877-637-2924 (Downtown Pittsburgh, North Side, South Side) Elderly (See Aging/Elderly) Employment Training for Adults and Youth Catholic Charities - Safety Net & Stability Services (Allegheny County)..................412-456-6999 End of Life Decisions Office for Marriage, Family & Life...................... ...................................................412-456-3157 Family Life Office for Marriage, Family & Life...................... ...................................................412-456-3157 Family Planning—Natural Office for Marriage, Family & Life...................... ...................................................412-456-3157 UPMC Mercy Natural Family Planning CM-BBT................................412-232-8636 See Resources, Page 18

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Stability Services......................412-456-6999 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Butler County..........................724-287-4011 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................724-658-5526 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Saint Vincent de Paul Society......412-321-1071

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Foster Care Assistance Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................412-456-6999 Foster Care - Infant & Youth Auberle.......................................412-673-1993 Gambling Counseling Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals...........412-456-6951 Health Care Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center (for the uninsured)....................412-456-6911 Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program......

412-232-5815 Operation Safety Net (medical outreach to the homeless)................................................. ...................412-232-5739/1-888-492-8950 Homeless Services and Referrals Auberle - Young Men 18-24.......412-469-3686 Catholic Charities Butler County..........................724-287-4011 Lawrence County.....................724-658-5526 Pittsburgh Mercy Operation Safety Net........................................ ...................412-232-5739/1-888-492-8950 St. Joseph House of Hospitality (for men over 50)......................412-471-0666 Housing Services Catholic Charities Butler County..........................724-287-4011 St. Joseph House of Hospitality (for men over 50)......................412-471-0666 Michael’s Place (for homeless ex-offenders)............. ...................................................412-363-5182 Nazareth Housing Services..........412-931-6996 . ................................................................x6510 Roselia Pregnancy & Parenting Support Transitional Housing (for moms who are pregnant or parenting infants)............................ ................................................412-456-6999 Sisters Place (families & single parent families)...............412-233-3903 Information and Referral Catholic Charities

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Mental Health Services—Outpatient Auberle...........................412-673-5800 x1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals..........412-456-6951 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Allegheny County-Safety Net & Stability Services......................412-456-6999 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Butler County..........................724-287-4011 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................724-658-5526 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Saint Vincent de Paul Society......412-321-1071 Justice and Peace Issues Ellen Mady.................................412-456-3157 Immigration Task Force..............412-456-3157 Life Skills Development Catholic Charities Allegheny County - Safety Net & Stability Services......................412-456-6999 Marriage Enrichment Retrouvaille (for couples who are struggling)............ .................................................... 412-456-3157 (application line)............................................... ......................412-277-3434/800-470-2230 Worldwide Marriage Encounter (application line)..................... 412-635-7775 Marriage Preparation Engaged Encounter (application line).................... ...................................................412-861-0262 Office for Marriage, Family & Life....................... .................................................... 412-456-3157 Or call your local parish Material Assistance Catholic Charities Allegheny County - Safety Net &

Neighborhood Centers Providence Family Support Center......................... ...................................................412-766-6730 Neighborhood Senior Centers Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging (Lawrence County only) Ellwood City Center................724-752-9435 New Castle Center................... 724-658-5661 Nursing Home Services Holy Family Manor (Ross Twp)........................... ...................................................412-931-6996 Little Sisters of the Poor (Brighton Heights)......... ...................................................412-307-1100 Marian Hall Home (Bellevue).............................. ...................................................412-761-1999 Marian Manor (Greentree)..........412-440-4300 Mount Macrina Manor (Fayette County).............. ...................................................724-437-1400 Saint Anne Home (Westmoreland County).......... ...................................................724-837-6070 Villa Saint Joseph (Baden)..........724-869-6300 Vincentian Personal Care............412-366-1039 Vincentian de Marillac................412-361-2833 Vincentian Home........................412-366-5600 Vincentian Regency.....................412-366-8540 Parent & Child/Youth Counseling Auberle...........................412-673-5800 x1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-wide Referrals...........412-456-6951 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Greene County.........................724-627-6410

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Unwed Parents—Services to Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................412-456-6999 Beaver County.........................724-775-0758 Butler County..........................724-287-4011 Greene County.........................724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................724-658-5526 Washington County..................724-228-7722 Providence Family Support Center (North Side only).....................412-766-6730

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Refugee Services Acculturation for Justice, Access & Peace Outreach (AJAPO)................................412-391-4985 Refugee Services Program (Catholic Charities)..................412-456-6999

Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response.......................888-808-1235 Pennsylvania Abuse Hotline (for abuse of minors)................800-932-0313

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Pittsburgh va regional office (varo) Pittsburgh Regional Office 1000 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Telephone: 800-827-1000 The Pittsburgh VA Regional Office (VARO) is located in the William S. Moorhead Federal Building in Downtown Pittsburgh.

The regional office provides veterans benefits to over 500,000 veterans and dependents in 27 counties of western Pennsylvania and four counties in the panhandle of northern West Virginia.

The 130 employees of the regional office are responsible for the administration of

compensation and pension (C&P), and vocational rehabilitation and employment (VR&E) benefits throughout the area, as well as providing information and guidance on numerous other veterans programs.

The VARO staff conducts extensive outreach in the community. A field person provides full-time service at the Erie VA Medical Center. In addition, a full-time field person is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless veterans.

Western Pennsylvania has one of the highest percentages of veterans in population in the United States. Additionally,

the average age of veterans located within the VARO jurisdiction is somewhat higher than the national average. Working with great support and cooperation in the community, this office continues to strive to meet the special needs of our veteran population. Representatives of nine veterans service organizations also share space with the regional office, working in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide information, assistance, and professional support to the veterans and their families served.

VA and LeanIn.org partnership seeks to empower women veterans WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Center for Women Veterans recently announced a partnership with LeanIn.Org, the nonprofit organization founded by Facebook chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, to empower women to achieve their ambitions.

Building on the successful launch of LeanIn.Org circles within the Department of Defense, VA is following the same model to increase support to women veterans.

The VA initiative is called the LeanIn. org Women Veterans’ chapter. The Women Veterans Chapter comprises two distinct pilot programs: the Veteran-to-Veteran program, a virtual program, which allows any woman veteran to participate, no matter where she is located; meetings will be moderated and attended by women veterans throughout the U.S. The second is a face-to-face pilot circle.

The face-to-face program is created in partnership with the existing LeanIn.Org chapter in Seattle, Washington. This circle is an innovative hybrid of women veterans and non-military members providing an environment for both to learn and share leadership skills.

“We are thrilled to have LeanIn.org as our collaborative partner,” said Kayla Williams,

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director of VA’s Center for Women Veterans.

“For many years, women veterans have expressed to us that they need to have a mechanism to engage with their fellow women veterans to make a difference in their community and we believe this is the perfect match. VA is pleased to be a part of these two pilot programs.”

Building on the successful launch of LeanIn.org circles within the Department of Defense, VA is following the same model to increase support to women veterans CNS PHOTO/PASCAL ROSSIGNOL, REUTERS

A World War II veteran reacts as she meets U.S. President Barack Obama during the 70th FrenchAmerican Commemoration D-Day Ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2014. World leaders and veterans gathered by the beaches of Normandy under clear blue skies to mark the 70th anniversary of World War II's D-Day landings.

“Women are the fastest growing population of our nation's veterans and through this Circles program, these women will have the peer support and community they need to reach their goals,” said Ashley Finch, LeanIn.org, head of partnerships.

“LeanIn.org is proud to be a part of this groundbreaking and important initiative.”

For more information about the LeanIn. org Women Veterans’ chapter, visit LeanIn. org/womenvets orhttp://leaninseattle.org/ veterans.

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Advance directives: An important conversation to have while you’re able

By SISTER DIANE MATJE, BILL CONNOLLY AND MATTHEW COTTER For most people, death is an uncomfortable topic. Yet, it may be one of the most important conversations we’re not having with our families and health care providers.

Few can predict or control when the day will come; however, we can prepare ourselves and others in advance to allow for death with dignity.

By talking about our intentions, we reduce the need for loved ones to make difficult decisions in an already stressful, emotional time. Having these important conversations now can provide guidance, reassurance, and comfort to those we love while they grieve their loss.

Consider the wife, mother, and grandmother whose health rapidly declined a few days following surgery to remove a malignant mass from her abdomen. The health care team placed her on a ventilator to help her breath and inserted a feeding tube to ensure adequate nutrition and enhance administration of important medications to prevent lung and kidney failure.

Family members visited frequently. The health care team kept the family informed about their loved one’s condition. They explained to the family that the treatments themselves were taking a toll on the individual and perhaps were causing more pain and suffering. The family had a difficult time accepting that there was little chance of improvement.

The palliative care team — consisting of a registered nurse, a chaplain, a care manager, and a licensed social worker — also held ongoing meetings with the family. When asked if there was an advanced directive, a tool to help communicate requests regarding future medical care, the husband said they didn’t discuss such things. When asked what his wife would want for herself if she could speak, the husband couldn’t answer.

A few days later, the woman’s granddaughter visited. After seeing how uncomfortable her grandmother looked, the young woman asked her grandmother if she wanted to stop medical treatment and simply be kept comfortable. Unable to speak, her grandmother nodded in agreement.

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Pittsburgh Mercy Family Health Center community care manager Matthew Cotter assists Charmette Young, 59, of Pittsburgh's South Side with creating an advance directive.

The family engaged in a very emotional embrace and asked the grandmother again if she wanted to stop medical treatment. She again responded by shaking her head yes.

The chaplain was notified and remained with the family as they said their good-byes. The family matriarch died peacefully surrounded by her family.

Situations like this are not uncommon.

One step you can take to ensure your wishes are being followed is to complete an advanced directive, a legal document that allows you to specify your wishes and appoint a designated health care agent, a person you choose to speak for you when you’re no longer able to speak for yourself.

An advance directive allows you to define what life-supportive treatment means to you and to specify what’s important to you. If you’ve lived your entire life in the community, you may prefer to spend your remaining time at home. Those days can be made more comfortable with support from hospice.

There are many free resources you can use to create an advance directive. Ask your health care provider for examples or search online. You can also talk to a legal representative whom you trust for assistance.

Upon completion of your advance directive, sign and date the document.

Have your signature witnessed by two

other adults. It’s important that you give a completed copy of your advance directive to your primary care provider, your designated health care agent, and any specialists who are involved in your care. Keep the original document in a safe place. Ask your health care provider to make your advance directive part of your permanent electronic health record.

Pittsburgh Mercy empowers people to have this important conversation with their loved ones and caregivers.

“We strive to provide exceptional care at every phase of a person’s life journey,” said Terry Carik, experience of care director at Pittsburgh Mercy. “We believe the best care is delivered by listening with understanding to the person’s wishes. We work to honor and advocate for their decisions.”

Having the conversation about your wishes now — long before it’s necessary — shows compassion, and ensures reverence and dignity for the individual today as well as at the end of life.

This story was co-authored by Sister Diane Matje, RSM, RN, MSN, a Sister of Mercy, registered nurse, and palliative care consultant at Pittsburgh Mercy. Bill Connolly, mission director at Pittsburgh Mercy, and Matthew Cotter, community care manager at Pittsburgh Mercy Family Health Center.

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Catholic health institutions

VINCENTIAN COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM

LONG-TERM CARE FOR OLDER PERSONS Pittsburgh

Little Sisters of the Poor

412-307-1100 (James P. Wall Home for the Aged) 1028 Benton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212-1694 Little Sisters of the Poor Sister Judith Meredith, LSP, Administrator Rev. John A. Geinzer Chaplain residence (W) 412-307-1100 (H) 412-307-1123

(C) 412-477-5053

Marian Hall Home, Inc.

412-761-1999 934 Forest Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15202-1118 School Sisters of Saint Francis Sister Marian Sgriccia, OSF, Administrator

Marian Manor

412-440-4300 Vincentian Collaborative System 2695 Winchester Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15220-4099 Sr. Mary Ann Genovich, SCN Administrator Email: magenovich@vcs.org Rev. John F. Walsh, Chaplain, residence 412-440-4366

Villa Saint Joseph of Baden

724-869-6300 1030 W State St Baden, PA 15005-1338 Mary Murray, Executive Director Rev. David E. Scharf, Chaplain, residence 412-928-0825

Vincentian Charitable Foundation

412-630-9980 • Fax: 412-348-0186 8250 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Karen Kutzer, Vice President, Advancement

Vincentian de Marillac

412-361-2833 5300 Stanton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-2083 Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Jennifer Pruett, Administrator

Vincentian Home

412-366-5600 111 Perrymont Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5201 Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Maureen Coyne, Interim Administrator Sister Karen Kelleresky, SCN, Pastoral Care Director

Vincentian Personal Care

412-366-1039 • Fax: 412-366-3266 111 Perrymont Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5239 Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Sister Charlene Reebel, SCN, Administrator

Vincentian Rehabilitation Services

412-348-1593 • Fax: 412-348-1597 111 Perrymont Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Linda Parkinson, Director

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Complete listing of area Catholic cemeteries Catholic Cemeteries Association

718 Hazelwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 152172807.

Michael Sinnott, executive director.

Central administration: 412-521-9133; fax 412-521-7019. E-mail: cca@ccapgh. org.

Sales information: 412-521-9133.

Parish Cemetery Services Department: 724-942-3477; fax 724-942-3479.

Administration Building/Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, 2900 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317-3278.

Annabelle McGannon, consultant

Diocesan Cemeteries

All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum (formerly Braddock Catholic Cemetery), 1560 Brinton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15221-4899; 412-271-5950.

St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, 700 Soose Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15209-1544; 412-821-4324.

Braddock Catholic Cemetery (see All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mauso-

leum).

Calvary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 718 Hazelwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2807; 412-421-9959.

Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum (formerly North Side Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum), 204 Cemetery Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 152372722; 412-931-2206.

Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 733 Patton St., Monroeville, PA 15146-4530; 412-824-0355.

Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4629 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044-8993; 724-625-3822.

Holy Souls Catholic Cemetery, c/o Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 100 Resurrection Road, Moon Township, PA 15108-7759; 724-6952999.

St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1443 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137-2448; 412-823-9111.

St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, c/o Calvary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Penn Avenue and 45th Street, Pittsburgh,

PA 15224; 412-421-9959.

Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 7601 Mount Carmel Road, Verona, PA 15147-1518; 412-241-1260.

North Side Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum (see Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum).

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1898 Bakerstown Road, Tarentum, PA 15084-3213; 724-224-2785.

Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 2900 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317-3278; 724-9417601.

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 100 Resurrection Road, Moon Township, PA 15108-7759; 724-6952999.

Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 97 Sacred Heart Road, Monongahela, PA 15063-9605; 724-2582885.

St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, 700 Soose Road, Pittsburgh, See Listing, Page 27

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Q: Is a hearing implant right for me?

A: If you have tried hearing aid after hearing aid and nothing seems to work, it may mean a hearing implant is right for you. Other signs may include having difficulty hearing in noisy environments (such as restaurants) or on the phone. Be sure to discuss these signs with a Hearing Implant Specialist in your area. Hearing aids are typically worn before implantable solutions are considered.

Q: How are hearing implants different than hearing aids?

You may be asking yourself: “What are hearing implants and will they work for me?” While these answers lie in the hands of a qualified Hearing Implant Specialist, there are some telltale signs that may mean a hearing implant is right for you. Get to know the facts. It’s the first step to better hearing.

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Parish cemeteries (Parish name is in parentheses.)

St. Adalbert Cemetery (Prince of Peace Parish, South Side), Carrick: 412-3812039.

St. Agatha Cemetery (Holy Child Parish, Bridgeville), Bridgeville: 412-221-5213.

St. Agatha Cemetery (see Holy Redeemer Cemetery), Ellwood City.

St. Agnes Cemetery (St. Agnes Parish, West Mifflin), West Mifflin: 412-466-6545.

St. Alphonsus Cemetery (St. Alphonsus Parish, Boyers/Murrinsville/West Sunbury), West Sunbury: 724-476-1476.

St. Alphonsus Cemetery (St. Alphonsus Parish, Wexford), Wexford: 724-935-1151.

St. Ann Cemetery (St. Ann Parish, Waynesburg), Waynesburg: 724-6277568.

St. Anne Cemetery (St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon), Castle Shannon: 412531-5964.

St. Anne Cemetery (St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead/Munhall), West Mifflin: 412-461-1054.

St. Anthony Cemetery (Christ the King Parish, Bessemer/Hillsville), Bessemer/ Hillsville: 724-667-7721.

St. Anthony Cemetery (St. Peter Parish, Slippery Rock), Harrisville: 724-794-2880.

Assumption Cemetery (St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Glenshaw), Glenshaw: 412-486-4100.

St. Augustine Cemetery (Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Lawrenceville), Lawrenceville: 412-821-3399 cemetery office; Shaler Township: 412-682-0929.

St. Barbara Cemetery (St. Barbara Parish, Bridgeville), Bridgeville: 412-221-5152.

St. Boniface Cemetery (Holy Wisdom Parish, North Side/Spring Hill), West View: 412-231-1116.

Boyle Cemetery (St. Damien of Molokai Parish, Monongahela), Monongahela: 724-258-7742.

Calvary Cemetery (St. Paul Parish, Butler), Butler: 724-287-1106.

Calvary Cemetery (St. Damien of Molokai Parish, Monongahela), Carroll Township: 724-258-7742.

Calvary Cemetery (Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Charleroi), Charleroi: 724483-5533.

Calvary Cemetery (St. Michael Parish, Elizabeth), Elizabeth: 412-751-0663.

Calvary Cemetery (St. Felix Parish, Freedom), Freedom: 724-775-1476.

Calvary Cemetery (Corpus Christi Parish, McKeesport), Port Vue: 412-6726550.

St. Casimir Cemetery (Prince of Peace Parish, South Side), Whitehall: 412-3812039.

Catholic Cemeteries of Lawrence County Inc., New Castle: 724-652-9932. • St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Joseph the Worker Parish, New Castle) • St. Mary Cemetery (Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, New Castle) • St. Vitus Cemetery (St. Vitus Parish, New Castle) St. Cecilia Cemetery (St. Cecilia Parish, Rochester), Daugherty Township: 724775-0801.

St. Clare Cemetery (St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Clairton), Clairton: 412-233-7870.

St. Clement Cemetery (Ave Maria Parish, Bentleyville/Ellsworth), Ellsworth: 724-239-3591.

St. Clement Cemetery (Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum), Tarentum: 724-2240770.

St. Columbkille Cemetery (St. Columb-

kille Parish, Imperial), Imperial: 724-6957325.

St. Conrad Cemetery (St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Parish, Lyndora/Meridian) — CLOSED (see Calvary Cemetery, Butler).

Daugherty Catholic Cemetery (see SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Beaver).

Divine Redeemer Cemetery (see Good Samaritan Cemetery).

St. Dominic Cemetery (Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Donora), Donora: 724-3794777.

Epiphany Cemetery (St. Alphonsus Parish, Boyers/Murrinsville/West Sunbury), Boyers: 724-476-1476.

Fair Oaks Catholic Cemetery (see Good Samaritan Cemetery).

St. Francis Cemetery (St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Finleyville), Gastonville: 724348-7145.

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Good Samaritan Cemetery (Good Samaritan Parish, Ambridge), formerly Fair Oaks Catholic Cemetery, Sewickley Township: 724-266-6565.

• Divine Redeemer Cemetery • St. Stanislaus Cemetery • St. Veronica Cemetery St. Gregory Cemetery (St. Gregory Parish, Zelienople), Zelienople: 724-452-7245.

St. Hedwig Cemetery (Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne), West Mifflin: 412-469-0196.

Holy Name Cemetery (Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne), West Mifflin: 412-469-0196.

Holy Redeemer Cemetery (Holy Redeemer Parish, Ellwood City), formerly St. Agatha Cemetery, Ellwood City: 724-7582245 cemetery office.

Holy Trinity Cemetery (Holy Trinity Parish, West Mifflin), West Mifflin: 412-4666545.

St. Ignatius de Loyola Cemetery (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie),

Scott Township: 412-276-1011.

Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington), Washington: 724-225-1425.

St. James Cemetery (St. James Parish, Sewickley), Sewickley: 412-741-6650.

St. James Cemetery (Immaculate Conception Parish, Washington), West Alexander/Claysville: 724-225-1425.

St. James the Apostle Cemetery (St. James the Apostle Parish, Pulaski), Villa Maria: 724-964-8276.

St. John Cemetery (St. John Parish, Fenelton), Coylesville: 724-287-7590.

St. John Cemetery (St. John the Baptist Parish, Monaca), Monaca: 724-775-3940.

St. John the Baptist Cemetery (St. John the Baptist Parish, Baden) — inactive, Baden: 724-869-2280.

St. John the Baptist Cemetery (St. John the Baptist Parish, Unity/Plum Borough), Unity: 412-793-4511.

St. John Vianney Cemetery (St. Basil Parish, Carrick), formerly St. George and St. Joseph Cemeteries, Mount Oliver: 412884-7744.

St. Josaphat Cemetery (Prince of Peace Parish, South Side), Baldwin Borough: 412-381-2039.

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Joseph Parish,

North Oakland), Chicora: 724-445-2275.

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Titus Parish, Aliquippa), Monaca, Center Township: 724-378-1411.

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Joseph Parish, Coraopolis), Moon Township: 412-2646162.

St. Joseph Cemetery, Mount Oliver (see St. John Vianney Cemetery).

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Joseph Parish, Natrona), Natrona Heights: 724-224-1336.

St. Joseph Cemetery (Holy Family Parish, New Brighton), New Brighton: 724847-3538/724-847-3548.

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Joseph the Worker Parish, New Castle), (see Catholic Cemeteries of Lawrence County Inc.).

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Juan Diego Parish, Sharpsburg), O’Hara Township/ Sharpsburg: 412-784-8700.

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie), Scott Township: 412-276-1011.

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Joseph Parish, Verona), Verona: 412-795-5114.

St. Joseph Cemetery (St. Joseph Parish, Duquesne), West Mifflin: 412-466-1304.

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LISTING Continued from Page 28 Parish, North Side/Spring Hill), West View: 412-231-1116.

St. Ladislaus Cemetery (St. Joseph Parish, Natrona), Natrona Heights: 724-2241336.

St. Lawrence Cemetery (Christ the King Parish, Bessemer/Hillsville), Hillsville: 724667-7721.

Loretto Cemetery (Prince of Peace Parish, South Side), Arlington Heights: 412-381-2039.

St. Lucy Cemetery (St. Vincent de Paul Parish, New Castle), New Castle: 724-6525829.

St. Luke Cemetery (Ave Maria Parish, Bentleyville/Ellsworth), Bentleyville: 724239-3591.

Madonna of Czestochowa Cemetery (Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, New Castle), New Castle: 724-658-2564, ext. 11.

St. Mark Cemetery (St. John of God Parish, McKees Rocks), Kennedy Township: 412-331-1309.

St. Martin Cemetery (Guardian Angels Parish, West End), West End: 412-9214077.

St. Mary Cemetery (St. Mary Parish, Cecil), Cecil: 412-221-1560.

St. Mary Cemetery (St. Monica Parish, Beaver Falls), Chippewa Township: 724843-4704.

St. Mary Cemetery (Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Nemacolin), Crucible: 724-966-7270.

St. Mary (German) Cemetery (Corpus Christi Parish, McKeesport), McKeesport: 412-672-6550.

St. Mary Cemetery (St. Damien of Molokai Parish, Monongahela), Monongahela: 724-258-7742.

St. Mary Cemetery (Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, New Castle), (see Catholic Cemeteries of Lawrence County Inc.).

St. Mary Cemetery (St. Juan Diego Parish, Sharpsburg), O’Hara Township: 412-784-8700.

St. Mary Cemetery (St. Peter Parish, North Side), Reserve/Ross townships: 412-931-0255.

St. Mary Cemetery (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie), Scott Township: 412-276-1011.

St. Mary Cemetery (St. Mary Parish, Aleppo Township), Sewickley: 412-7416460.

SS. Mary and Ann Cemetery (St. Oliver Plunkett Parish, Fredericktown/Marianna), West Bethlehem Township: 724-377-0128.

St. Mary of the Assumption Cemetery (St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Herman/Butler), Herman: 724-285-3285.

St. Mary Czestochowa Cemetery (Cor-

pus Christi Parish, McKeesport), White Oak: 412-672-6550.

St. Mary Help of Christians Cemetery (St. John of God Parish, McKees Rocks), Kennedy Township: 412-331-1309.

St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery (St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead/ Munhall), Munhall: 412-461-1054.

St. Michael Cemetery (St. Michael Parish, Avella), Avella: 724-587-3570.

St. Michael Cemetery (St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Butler), Butler: 724-2824107.

St. Michael Cemetery (Prince of Peace Parish, South Side), South Side Slopes: 412-381-2039.

St. Michael Cemetery (St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Homestead/Munhall), West Mifflin: 412-461-1054.

Most Holy Name Cemetery (Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Troy Hill), Mount Troy/Reserve Township: 412-2312994/412-231-2969.

Mount Calvary Cemetery (St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, California), Coal Center: 724-938-3204.

Mount Olivet Cemetery (St. Titus Parish, Aliquippa), Aliquippa: 724-378-1411.

Mount Olivet Cemetery (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Carnegie), Scott Township: 412-276-1011.

St. Nicholas Cemetery (St. Nicholas Parish, Millvale/North Side), Hahn Road, North Side: 412-821-2624.

St. Nicholas Cemetery (St. Nicholas Parish, Millvale/North Side), Mount Troy Road, Reserve Township: 412-821-2624.

Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery (Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Burgettstown), Burgettstown: 724-947-3363.

St. Pascal Cemetery (St. Alphonsus Parish, Boyers/Murrinsville/West Sunbury), Argentine: 724-476-1476.

St. Patrick Cemetery (St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg), Canonsburg: 724-745-6560.

St. Patrick Cemetery (St. Patrick Parish, McKeesport/Versailles), Coulter/Alpsville: 412-673-4110.

St. Patrick Cemetery (St. Patrick Parish, North Fayette Township/Oakdale), North Fayette Township/Oakdale: 724-693-9260.

St. Peter Cemetery (St. Peter Parish, Butler), Butler: 724-287-2743.

St. Peter Cemetery (Prince of Peace Parish, South Side), Arlington Heights: 412-381-2039.

SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery (Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Burgettstown), Cherry Valley: 724-947-3363.

SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery (SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Beaver), formerly Daugherty Catholic Cemetery, Daugherty Township: 724-775-4111.

St. Philip Cemetery (St. Philip Parish, Crafton), Crafton: 412-922-6300.

SS. Philip and James Cemetery (St. Vincent de Paul Parish, New Castle), Slip-

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pery Rock/Shenango townships: 724-6525829.

Sacred Heart Cemetery (Corpus Christi Parish, McKeesport), Port Vue: 412-6726550.

Sacred Heart-St. Peter Cemetery (Holy Martyrs Parish, Tarentum), Tarentum: 724224-0770.

St. Stanislaus Cemetery (see Good Samaritan Cemetery).

St. Stephen Cemetery (Corpus Christi Parish, McKeesport), North Versailles: 412672-6550.

St. Teresa Cemetery (Holy Redeemer Parish, Ellwood City) — INACTIVE, Hoytdale: 724-758-2245.

St. Teresa Cemetery (St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Perrysville), Ross Township: 412367-9001.

Transfiguration Cemetery (Transfiguration Parish, Russellton), West Deer Township: 724-265-1030.

St. Veronica Cemetery (see Good Samaritan Cemetery).

St. Vitus Cemetery (see Catholic Cemeteries of Lawrence County Inc.).

St. Wenceslaus Cemetery (Holy Wisdom Parish, North Side/Spring Hill), West View: 412-231-1116.

St. Wendelin Cemetery (St. Wendelin Parish, Carbon Center), Butler/Carbon Center: 724-287-0820.

St. Wendelin Cemetery (St. Wendelin Parish, Carrick), Carrick/Baldwin: 412882-1480.

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