Faith Formation Staff

• Michael Shipe, Faith Formation Director
  • 412-835-1155 (Ext. 227)
  • Email: mshipe@stlouisedemarillac.org
• Lisa Ruggieri, Secretary
  • 412-835-1155 (Ext. 228)
  • Email: lruggieri@stlouisedemarillac.org
• Nancy Beaver, Receptionist
  • 412-835-1155 (Ext. 245)
  • Email: nbeaver@stlouisedemarillac.org

Staff Email: 

Office Phone: 412-835-1155 (for both locations)
Parish Fax: 412-833-6624

GROUP E-Mail: FLOCKNOTE (designated with white sheep). If you believe your are NOT receiving these message, please add mail@flocknote.com to your contacts or safe sender list.

The Faith Formation Office hours during Catechetical class sessions

• Monday – 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Tuesday – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Wednesday – 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Thursday – 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday – CLOSED

Religious Education programs typically begin Catechetical Sunday in September and end in April dependent on the liturgical calendar of that year. Please see Calendars and Sessions page for details and exact dates per year.

The Faith Formation office is located in the St. Joan of Arc building at the covered entrance on Montour Street.

St. Joan of Arc Parish
SJA-STL Faith Formation Office
6414 Montour Street
South Park, PA  15129

The STL Faith Formation office is located at the BACK lower level of the St. Louise School building, the double doors #6, the farthest doors on the LEFT, closest to the ball fields and Johnston Rd.  Security doors have a buzzer to access entrance.

St. Louise de Marillac Parish
Faith Formation Office
310 McMurray Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Mission: The Faith Formation Office for St. Joan of Arc/St. Louise de Marillac Parish exists to share the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ with all whom we encounter. We invite, engage, and empower children, youth and adults: calling them into a deeper relationship and lifelong journey with Jesus through evangelization, education, and formation.

Vision: We humbly serve as Disciples of Christ, called to build up the Kingdom of God now!

Identity: Lead by Christ as People of Faith, we offer various models of formation, and consist of:

325 families from the South Hills region of Pittsburgh;
550 students from kindergarten through eighth grades;
90+ volunteer staff of catechists, aides and team members