By Jennifer Miele Chief Communications Officer/Managing Director for Evangelization Never in her wildest dreams did Dariia Savenko think she would find herself in a refugee camp, sheltering her children from a thunderous downpour with a single poncho. The 37-year-old mother…
By Cliff Gorski Executive Editor Since the beginning of the Church, the young have played an important role in its formation. It was through a young boy that Jesus received the gift of five barley loaves and two fish and…
By Melaney HegyesManaging DirectorCatholic Charities of the Diocese Greensbug For the past 24 years, the annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner has honored individuals and organizations from across the Diocese of Greensburg who are of exceptional character that…
Many foods placed into our Easter baskets are symbolic of the passion, death and Resurrection of Christ. Among those is horseradish. We place horseradish in our baskets to be blessed because it symbolizes the bitter sacrifice Christ made so that…
Congratulations to Father Daniel J. Ulishney, JCL, pastor of St. Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon, was the top vote-getter for his pierogi recipe served during the Prayer and Perfect Pairings event last fall. Father Ulishney’s pierogi was up against some stiff…
Hosted by the Diocese of Greensburg in cooperation with artist Pipka Ulvilden, all of these events will take place at Christ Our Shepherd Center, 2900 Seminary Drive, Greensburg. These events were inspired by the Christkindlmarkt in Door County, Wisconsin, one…
By Elisabeth Smithfor The Catholic Accent FORD CITY – Ask Pilar Arco why she gives Christmas gifts to her family and her answer is simple and true: “Because I love them.” Pilar, a student at The Divine Redeemer School in…
By Elisabeth Smith Since the very first light flickered nearly a decade ago, Ali Bauer and her family have been a part of the Light Up Night tradition at Mother of Sorrows School and Parish, Murrysville. Bauer and her children,…
Baking MemoriesBy Robin Mull The sweet aroma of nutmeg and cinnamon is common throughout our homes leading up to Christmas. These magical scents bring us back to the memories of our childhood or put us in the mood to bake…
INGREDIENTS • 1 can whole cranberries in jelly• 1 fresh mango• 1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice• 2 tbsp. hot honey INSTRUCTIONS 1. Small dice mango into 1/4-inch pieces.2. Add mango to pan over medium heat for 1 minute.3. Add cranberries…
