News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Canonization Advances at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Canonization Advances at U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Posted on November 14th, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Erie, PA (Nov. 13, 2024) - The journey toward possible canonization for Erie’s Dr. Gertrude Barber took an important step forward on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when members of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) voted to advance her cause for sainthood. 

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Barber Behavioral Health Specialist Honored

Barber Behavioral Health Specialist Honored

Posted on November 13th, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Erie, PA (October 28, 2024) - Barber Behavioral Health Behavior Specialist Beth Vieira has earned the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources (PAR) 2024 “We Are Worth It” award for Behavior Support Professional of the Year!

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Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources Honors Jerome Owens

Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources Honors Jerome Owens

Posted on November 8th, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Erie, PA (November 8, 2024) - Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources (PAR) 2024 “We Are Worth It” Self-Advocacy Employee of the Year award is given to Jerome Owens, an adult in our Philadelphia Supported Employment program.

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PNC Coat Donation

PNC Coat Donation

Posted on November 7th, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Thank you to the PNC Foundation for providing funding to distribute hundreds of coats throughout Northwestern Pennsylvania!

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