News & Updates from Barber National Institute

“Celebrities” Tend Bar for Beast Event

“Celebrities” Tend Bar for Beast Event

Posted on February 20th, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Will you be at the bay cheering on a Beast competitor? Well, you're in luck. Local “celebrities” tend the bar and make signature cocktails to celebrate another successful Beast!

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Barber Beast on the Bay Medal Design Contest

Barber Beast on the Bay Medal Design Contest

Posted on January 31st, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Erie, PA (Jan. 31, 2025) - Want to see your original design around the neck of over 1,200 Barber Beast on the Bay participants?

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Elizabeth Lee Black School Celebrates National School Choice Week

Elizabeth Lee Black School Celebrates National School Choice Week

Posted on January 23rd, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Erie, PA (Jan. 23, 2025) - National School Choice Week 2025 kicks off on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

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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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