Catholic Schools
The Catholic Schools Office supervises elementary and secondary schools in the areas of curriculum, federal and state funding programs, teacher personnel, school finance and general operation of the Catholic school system.
Director: Patricia McLaughlin
(814) 824-1241

Athletic Programs        
The diocesan athletic program in a parish setting provides an avenue to teach Christian values of competition, helping young people achieve a balance in their lives in order to attain what is good and right and possible in healthy competition, without adverse effects of overemphasizing competition.
Director: Douglas Chuzie
(814) 824-1245

Curriculum and Teacher Personnel       
Develops elementary and middle school curriculum, oversees standardized testing programs and coordinates Act 48 reporting. Handles matters related to teacher personnel.
Director: Kimberly Lytle
(814) 824-1248

Government Programs 
Administers and explores possibilities for state and federal programs that benefit Catholic schools.
Director: Roberta Bucci
(814) 824-1238

Patricia McLaughlin
Director of Catholic Schools/ Principal Personnel
Works closely with the Vicar of Education to direct and support Catholic Schools. Works closely with principals of the catholic Schools.
Director: Patricia McLaughlin
(814) 824-1247

Natural Family Planning/
Chastity Education
With the “The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality” as a foundational document, this office offers seminars on the Sympto-thermal Method of Natural Family Planning, a Mother Daughter Tea program, Speakers for school age as well as adult groups, Family Enrichment Days, a pre-Lenten Couples’ Retreat and “The Spirit of Life & Love” a parish program which raises awareness of NFP as a way of life. Consultative services and guidelines for implementing chastity education are provided.
Co-Directors:  Barbara Burkett, Edward Burkett 
(814) 824-1259

Campus Ministry         
Coordinates the Catholic campus ministry programs in the colleges and universities throughout the diocese through visitations, retreats and in-service days.
Diocesan Director: Deacon Stephen Washek
(814) 871-7435
Click here for a list of campus ministry directors

Religious Education
The Religious Education Department spiritually forms and professionally prepares pastoral leaders to promote the Gospel through message, community, worship and service.
Director: Joseph R. Streett
(814) 824-1215

Religious Education/Adult Religious Education
Assists parishes to implement effective religious education programs through the development of policy, planning and on-going program assessment.
Director: Joseph R. Streett
(814) 824-1215

Religious Education Eastern Vicariate
Helps parishes with the overall development of Religious Education programs.  Primary interest is the certification of parish religious education leaders and catechists; the support of parent sacramental programs; and the encouragement of the religious education community in the Eastern and Western Vicariate.
Associate Director: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Oettel, O.S.B.
(814) 781-3214

Religious Education Western Vicariate
Associate Director: Katharyne Higgins
(724) 981-9447

Youth and Young Adult Ministry          
Coordinates diocesan youth and young adult ministry programs and supports the formation and training of parish youth leaders.
Director: Father Steve Schreiber
(814) 824-1216

Boy Scouts
Director: Joan Martin
(814) 824-1213

Girl Scouts
Director: Mary Hoffman
(814) 824-1213
Supports Catholic scouting efforts across the diocese.

Community Formation and Lay Ministry Training
Integrates the vision of church as community into the diocese mainly through promoting the development of small Christian communities in parishes. Also provides for a diocesan wide Lay Ministry Training Program consisting of three levels and accessible to all parishioners
Director: Sr. Nancy Fischer, S.S.J.
(814) 824-1217

Media Resource Library          
Directs the acquisition and lending of diocesan media and catechetical resources. A yearly subscription plan is available.
Director: Karen S. Streett
(814) 824-1222