JOHN PAUL II MANOR IS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTING PAYPAL DONATIONS
Society as a whole must respect, defend and promote the dignity of every human person, at every moment and in every condition of that person's life.
SAINT JOHN PAUL II
Life is a precious gift from God, and the dignity of each person is our highest concern and priority. Knowing that transition is always challenging we strive to provide a family environment at our John Paul II Manor. The Sisters and lay staff approach each person with respect, kindness and compassion. Life is shared together with common meals, social interaction and celebrations. If there is anything I can do for you, or if you have any questions, please call (814-886-7961) or email me at [email protected] or fill the contact form below. God Bless You! Sr. Mary Joseph Calore, SSCJ Administrator
JOHN PAUL II MANOR 856 Cambria Street Cresson, Pennsylvania 16630 Email: [email protected] Phone: 814-886-7961 Nurses Station Fax: 814-886-4576
NEWS FROM JOHN PAUL II MANOR
NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT JOHN PAUL II MANOR
John Paul II Manor also welcomes a new attending physician to our facility, Dr. Donald Ratchford, MD. Dr. Ratchford is a board-certified family physician in Cresson, Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Dr. Ratchford comes to us with more than 20 years of medical practice experience as well as specialization in hospice and palliative care. He is affiliated with Catholic Pinnacle Hospice of Altoona. His wife, Lori, ismom acting principal of Bishop Carroll Catholic high school in Ebensburg.
JOHN PAUL II MANOR WELCOMES PINNACLE PALLIATIVE CARE
John Paul II Manor welcomes Pinnacle Catholic Hospice of Altoona, PA into our facility, joining other area hospice providers who already serve some of our infirm residents. Pinnacle will be serving some residents and will be providing some of our professional development classes.
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN NURSING STUDENTS AT JOHN PAUL II MANOR
John Paul II Manor has entered into a relationship with the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, by which senior nursing students have begun fulfilling accredited clinical nursing hours at our facility. Special thanks goes to Dr. Amy Wadsworth and her colleagues who created this opportunity, which will be an invaluable help to our Manor and a wonderful opportunity in which these young people can learn in our facility.
NEW GARDEN WALK INSTALLED AT JOHN PAUL II MANOR
On October 15, 2023, our new garden walk at John Paul II Manor was blessed and dedicated by Fr. Leo Arnone, joined by our Manor Chaplain, Msgr. Bernard Przybocki. A reception followed. Thank you to all who so generously donated to this cause. Thank you to Roger Harrington and his crew at Harrington Quality Construction, who told us that they were not only installing sidewalks marked by the rosary, but they were praying it as well. We are also grateful to Fr. Bernard White who donated a beautiful statue of the Agony of the Garden for the walkway. The inspiration came from resident Philip Arnone, father of Fr. Leo Arnone, pastor of Cresson parishes, thus the project was dedicated in honor of him and his beloved late wife Nancy. Our residents can now safely walk without danger of traffic on a walkway that affords a peaceful place of prayer and solitude.