In Pittsburgh, Rev. John J. Sutkaitis and Rev. Magnus J. Kazenas collaborated with Monsignor Michael L. Krusas, pastor of Chicago’s St. George Parish, to convince Lithuanian Sisters in Chicago to minister in Pittsburgh’s parishes. In 1922, after years of negotiation, the Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale agreed to receive 24 postulates and prepare them to pioneer a new Franciscan congregation – The Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. Located in the Borough of Whitehall, approximately 6 miles south of downtown Pittsburgh and next to St. Casimir’s Cemetery, the sisters built their motherhouse and ancillary buildings over the years. They included a school, which is now a daycare center and retreat houses. The property and building were sold in 2015. The daycare center is all that remains today and is still operated by the Sisters. The sisters now live in various parish facilities.