About Us

We are a Pittsburgh-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to revitalizing and sustaining the Catholic faithful.

Our mission is to provide a platform that allows Catholics to reignite their faith, grow deeper in prayer, and inspire others – all with the community of Western Pennsylvania. We strive to foster a sense of belonging where individuals can come together to share their experiences, struggles, and triumphs in their walk with Christ.

We host a variety of initiatives, events, and resources in order to put this mission into action. Included in our mission is building up Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Adventure Camp and Retreat Center, a summer camp to evangelize both the youth and adults. In addition, we strive to offer resources for all ages that fill in the gaps of what is already available.

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity and support of individuals who believe in our mission. We channel our resources to continue these initiatives and events to foster this community.

We invite you to join this mission to revitalize and strengthen the faith in Pittsburgh. Let's set the world on fire with Christ’s love, starting here in our community!

What We Do

Healing and Liberation

Healing and Liberation

Drawing Loved Ones Back to the Church

Drawing Loved Ones Back to the Church

Weekly Rosary

Weekly Rosary

DBM Podcast

DBM Podcast

OLMC Camp & Retreat Center

OLMC Camp & Retreat Center

PGH Pure

PGH Pure

Staff

  • Janet Pavlinch

    Director of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Camp & Retreat Center

    Married to her husband Rich, they have one son, Will. Small business owner, youth director and coordinator of Love Your Neighbor Project Youth Mission. Member of Saint Augustine Parish.

  • James Wurzler

    Director of Communications and Development

    Experience in development, teaching and youth ministry. Father of five. Member of Holy Family Church in Steubenville, Ohio.

  • Juliana Lamb

    Project Manager

    Oldest of eight, full-time photographer. Member of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish, Pittsburgh.

  • Jen Stickle

    Project Manager

    Mom of 6. Graphic Design Degree. Retired Youth Minister. Sleeps with a rosary in hand.

  • Madison Tanczos

    Project Manager

    Student at the University of Pittsburgh. Member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Pittsburgh.

  • John Ray

    Maintenance Coordinator

    Father of 2. Retired maintenance manager. North American Steel and Wire. 40 years industrial maintenance. Member of St. Faustina Parish.

  • Bobby Hartmann

    Missionary - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Camp

    Grew up in Massachusetts. Graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Member of Holy Spirit Parish, Lawrence County. To Jesus through Mary.

  • James Manzer

    Missionary - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Camp

    Grew up in Long Island, Texas, and Virginia. Discerning the priesthood and religious life. Member of Holy Spirit Parish, Lawrence County, PA.

Board of Directors

  • Jim Zern

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

    Retired Executive VP at Smithfield Trust Company, Father of two. Member of Our Lady of Hope Parish, South Hills

  • Fr. Joe Freedy

    SPIRITUAL ADVISOR

    Priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Assistant Director of Evangelization, Senior Parochial Vicar Divine Grace Parish

  • Fr. Adam Potter

    SPIRITUAL ADVISOR

    Priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Parochial Vicar of Mary, Mother of God Parish in McKeesport. Chaplain at Serra Catholic High School Chaplain to the Pittsburgh Courage Chapter.

  • Chris Miller

    TREASURER

    Tax Managing Director with KPMB, Father of five, Member of St. Louise de Marillac Church, St. Catherine Laboure Parish, Upper St. Clair.

  • Erin Stuvek

    SECRETARY

    Former Executive Director of DBM, Mother of five. Member St. John University Parish, Morgantown, WV.

  • Leslie Mitros

    BOARD MEMBER

    Head of School at Aquinas Academy Pittsburgh, Mother of three (grandmother of 5) member of St. Aiden Parish, Wexford.

  • John Hans

    BOARD MEMBER

    John received a BA in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, and completed The Executive Program at UCLA Anderson School of Business. He and his wife Marilyn reside in Upper St. Clair, and are blessed with a son and daughter.

  • Nan Rees

    BOARD MEMBER

    Retired RN, Mother of two, Grandmother of five. Member of Corpus Christi Parish, Bridgeville.

  • Kevin Peters

    BOARD MEMBER

    President of IDL Print & Marketing, Father of nine. Member of Regina Coeli Parish, North Hills.

  • Pete Bianco

    BOARD MEMBER

    Director & Shareholder at Mosites Construction Company. Pete and his wife, Laura, attend Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish along with their seven children.