ORGANIZATION NAME: Catholic Rural Ministry of Oil City Deanery

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO: Marian Wehler OSB and Tina Geiger, RSM

ADDRESS: 7 Pulaski Street, Oil City Pa. 16301

COUNTY: Venango County (also serving in Venango, Clarion and Jefferson counties)

SERVICES PROVIDED BY ORGANIZATION:

– Youth and Young Adult Faith Enrichment through retreats and outreach opportunities

– Adult Faith Enrichment and Pastoral Support

– Direct Service to Families in Need through pastoral listening, advocacy, referrals and assistance.

– Promote a sense of care, solidarity and justice with people of all faiths

MISSION STATEMENT: Called to bring HOPE and GOD’S COMPASSIONATE PRESENCE to the people of Venango, Clarion and Forest Counties, the two Sisters in Catholic Rural Ministry serve through social outreach, youth and adult enrichment programs, pastoral presence and assistance to those in need.

BIGGEST NEED: Financial Support for Sisters presence to serve local

YEAR ESTABLISHED:. 2007

WEEK OF GIVING GOAL:. $40,000.00