Summary
Organization name
Catholic Rural Ministry of Oil City Deanery
Address
7 Pulaski StreetOil City, PA 16301
Phone
814-677-2032
Two Sisters serve the people of Venango, Clarion & Forest Counties
and parts of Crawford and Warren Counties - Titusville and Tidioute.
This Deanery area includes 14 parishes and faith formation programs,
3 catholic school systems,
and various faith groups-
Catholic Daughters of America, Knights of Columbus,
Altar Rosary Societies, Care and Concern/ Walking with Moms, Spirituality Groups
Pictured below: Friday Women’s Bible Study Group
Sister Marian Wehler, OSB and Sister Tina Geiger, RSM
Respond to people of all faiths in the 5 county area .
Bereavement, Life Transitions, Health and Transportation Issues,
the Sisters are “here” for all who request our assistance.
Catholic Rural Ministry helps families in need gain self-sufficiency
with appropriate area agency referrals.
Pictured below: Sr. Marian & Sr. Tina celebrate receiving Venango County Human Services Outstanding Individuals' Awards 2025
Yearly, the Sisters aid over 150 families toward self-sufficiency.
The Sisters also serve on various social services and civic boards.
The Sisters visit the schools and faith formation programs,
getting to know students from K through Grade 12.
During Catholic School Week, programs are offered on various themes,
especially vocation stories, care for the earth and
service dealing with the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Pictured below, Sister Tina is sharing the story of Mother McCauley at St. Joseph School in Lucinda.
The Sisters present as requested
Sacramental and Grade Level Retreats, Christian Service Opportunities, and Catechist Support.
Picture of Youth ministry
The Sisters and Volunteers Pat and Barb hold a spirituality/bible group
at a young woman’s residential facility twice a month.
Each year the Sisters hold a deanery wide overnight adult retreat program at Olmsted Manor, Ludlow PA.
Pictured below: Our Walking the Journey of Love Retreat at Olmsted Manor, November 2025
Adult bible study and reflection are held every other Friday morning at the Knights of Columbus in Oil City
Various Advent and Lent programs as well as various spiritual book studies are offered annually.
For Updates on our Advent, Lent, Book and Bible Studies please visit
our website: https://www.eriercd.org/crmoilcitydeanery.html
Organization name
Catholic Rural Ministry of Oil City Deanery
Address
7 Pulaski StreetPhone
814-677-2032