Clelian Heights- Day 1

Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children

Clelian Heights is a ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Pennsylvania and is dedicated to enabling children and adults with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, to function in the world at their own ability level as contributing and valuable members of society. Each year, Cor Jesu students have the opportunity to spend a week alongside the Sisters and the 80-plus staff members, living out the school’s mission by “sharing the love of the heart of Christ” with the children and adults served through the facility. Below is a blog that describes the students’ experiences throughout the week of June 21-26, 2015:

Day 1: After arriving yesterday in Pittsburgh, we traveled to Greensburg, PA. We met the sisters and had a tour of the school. Today we toured Pittsburgh. Highlights include: a tour of the Cathedral of Learning, Heinz Chapel, a walking tour of the University of Pittsburgh campus, St. Paul's Cathedral and a look at Duquesne University. Here's a group shot of us at the Mt. Washington Overlook where we saw much of downtown Pittsburgh and the merging of the three rivers. Our adventures also included a trip down the Monongahela Incline--a first for many. The weather was in our favor and we enjoyed a beautiful sunset across the hills.