St. Benedict Academy Farewell Reunions Begin at the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh

The Farewell Open Houses have begun at the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh, a monastic community of women that has lived and served in Ross Township since about 1926. 

The It will be about a third of the size of the 78,000-square-foot convent at 4530 Perrysville Ave. 

Photograped above is Sister Kathleen Mack, the last principal at St. Benedict Academy, with Sister Bridget Reilly and alumnae at the first open house, which was March 31 for the St. Benedict Academy classes of 1970-1986.

The next farewell visit will be from 1-4 p.m. April 21 for the classes of 1964-1969. 

As the Sisters prepare their move, we're asking those who have lived, served or attended school at the monastery to share their memories below. We'll compile all those shared into a final story to share with Patch readers. (.) 

What memories do you have of attending St. Benedict's Academy or serving with the sisters? Tell us in the comments.

If you have old photos you'd like to share, please feel free to upload them to share here as well.