Mount Assisi
The School Sisters of Saint Francis came to the United States from Bohemia to teach, first among the Slovak peoples of western Pennsylvania. The order flourished here, and in 1928 Mount Assisi Convent was consecrated as the order's motherhouse in the United States. Mount Assisi Academy, a high school for girls, was added on the grounds in 1938.
Welcome to Mount Assisi
A well-recognized facility, the beautiful grounds at Mount Assisi now provide a home for Marian Hall Home assisted-living facility and Mount Assisi Academy Preschool, in addition to the Convent. The exterior beauty of Mount Assisi adds to the enjoyment of all those who live at the Convent or use these facilities.
In 2004, the buildings at Mount Assisi were designated a historical site by the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation. The first building at Mount Assisi reflects Romanesque architecture, with beautiful arches, stained glass windows, colonnades, and balconies all included.