Brother Andre's Blog

Concetta of Assumption Brother Andre's
Concetta of Assumption Brother Andre's
I'd like to introduce Concetta, who discovered Brother Andre's through her roommate -- Felicia! (I give her props for surviving that experience...just kidding, Felicia is The Best.) If you can't... Read more...
Shannon
Shannon
I'd like to introduce you to Shannon, an important part of the Assumption  support staff. Shannon discovered Brother Andre's when she came to Mass here, at Epiphany. Her immediate thought... Read more...
Amazing Erin
Amazing Erin
I'd like to introduce you to Erin, the Manager of Gift of Mary For those of you who don't know, Gift of Mary is a women's center for vulnerable, homeless... Read more...
Derek
Derek
I'd like to introduce you to Derek, an Assumption team member. Derek discovered Brother Andre's work through a friend at his church, Immaculate Heart of Mary. BA info is everywhere!... Read more...
Nicholas
Nicholas
I'd like to introduce you to Nicholas. He is an Assumption employee because he and his Mom came to the Grand Opening and fell in love with it. Soon after... Read more...
Our Wonderful Customer Spotlight
Our Wonderful Customer Spotlight
Brother Andre's has awesome Team Members, Support Staff, and Volunteers. AND we also have some amazing customers. I decided to begin to highlight some of them, so, welcome to my... Read more...
Sister Amanda
Sister Amanda
Let me introduce you to Sister Amanda. She is a Franciscan Sister of the TOR (Third Order Regular) of the Penance of the Sorrowful Mother.  Right away, I wanted to... Read more...
Our Wonderful Father Chris
Our Wonderful Father Chris
I think we all know the great Father Chris! Well... I finally got him to do an interview, so, let's get this blog started. Father Chris has been assigned to... Read more...
Dana, our great Summer Support
Dana, our great Summer Support
I'd like to introduce you to Dana! She is Jonathan's sister, a sweet wife, a loving Mom, a third-grade teacher, and a one-day-a-week BA Summer Support staff member. Dana took... Read more...
Meet Andrew of Brother Andre's Epiphany
Meet Andrew of Brother Andre's Epiphany
I'd like to introduce Andrew to you. He is a recent hire here at BA's Epiphany. Andrew discovered us a few years ago, when his mom (a retired pre-school teacher)... Read more...
Meet Dom of the Assumption Brother Andre's
Meet Dom of the Assumption Brother Andre's
Dom is another new employee at Assumption. He discovered Brother Andre's through his sister - that's the kind of sister everyone should have! Dom thought it sounded like a good... Read more...
Meet Michael S.
Meet Michael S.
I'd like to introduce you to Michael S., one of our new Assumption employees. While looking for a job, Michael just happened to stumble upon Brother Andre's. He called, interviewed,... Read more...
Match Madness, 2025
Match Madness, 2025
It was that time of year again! Yes, I'm talking about Match Madness! This annual fundraiser supports both Mustard Seed and Brother Andre's missions. First, a spoiler alert: there was... Read more...
Introducing Mary Joyce
Introducing Mary Joyce
I'd like to introduce you to Mary Joyce, a new support staff member here at Brother Andre's Epiphany. Mary discovered us though coming to Mass with Felicia when they were... Read more...
Assumption Church Brother Andre's Grand Opening
Assumption Church Brother Andre's Grand Opening
GUYS, IT'S OFFICIAL! Assumption Brother Andre's is open for business! On Saturday, March 1st, we had our Grand Opening! By 10:45, everyone had gathered in the back of the Cafe.... Read more...
Introducing David of Team Assumption
Introducing David of Team Assumption
David is one of our new Team members who will be working at the Assumption Brother Andre's. I got to know him as he trained here at the 'original' BA's!... Read more...
Introducing Nathan, a Brother Andre's (Assumption) Team Member
Introducing Nathan, a Brother Andre's (Assumption) Team Member
Nathan is a (relatively) new employee. He and his parents found out about our wonderful mission through Morgan (and her family); they all go to the same church. Nathan's getting... Read more...
Introducing Scott, Brother Andre's (Assumption) Manager
Introducing Scott, Brother Andre's (Assumption) Manager
I'd like to introduce Scott, manager of our new Brother Andre's at Assumption Church in Belleview. Scott has known about the Brother Andre's mission since forever; Father Chris is his... Read more...
Introducing Sharon
Introducing Sharon
I'd like to introduce Sharon, who is Morgan's, our wonderful florist's, mom. Sharon and Morgan have a solid 'how-to-do-everything-well' approach to life; they help each other out! For instance, when... Read more...
This Year's Famous Italian Dinner
This Year's Famous Italian Dinner
Guys, it was that time of year again, and I'm NOT talking about the Holidays! I'm talking about our famous Italian Dinner night! On Sunday, November 24th, many people gathered... Read more...
Erin, Our Wonderful Support Leader
Erin, Our Wonderful Support Leader
Let me introduce Erin, one of our Support Leaders. (A Support Leader is a person who works with our employees behind the counter to create our smooth service and delicious... Read more...
Introducing Sheila, A Super Volunteer
Introducing Sheila, A Super Volunteer
I'd like to introduce Sheila, one of our wonderful volunteers. Sheila was on the Emmaus board with Mike Fitzgerald, and she told him how much she loved hearing about Brother... Read more...
Our Amazing Musician
Our Amazing Musician
I'd like to introduce you to Noah, our wonderful musician AND a Brother Andre's 'regular'. He discovered us through Father Chris. When Noah mentioned to Father Chris that he was... Read more...
Matt, Our Manager
Matt, Our Manager
I'd like to introduce you to Matt, our wonderful, relatively-new manager. Matt began working at Brother Andre's in early February because of interesting, post-Basketball Game discussions with Dan Gallagher. It... Read more...
Meet our OT student, Dan!
Meet our OT student, Dan!
Brother Andre's has a lot of wonderful staff and volunteers. We also have some unique programs: Art classes on the last Monday of every month and Central Catholic students and... Read more...
Magnificent Match Madness
Magnificent Match Madness
Every Spring, Brother Andre's infamous Match Madness happens! This fundraising event is known for its fun and  exciting twenty-four hours. The kick-off is Saturday night's famous Priests vs Firefighters Basketball... Read more...
Our Wonderful Uncle Larry
Our Wonderful Uncle Larry
At Brother Andre's, many people volunteer on a regular basis- one volunteer is a guy whom we all call 'Uncle Larry'. You might be asking why, well, Uncle Larry is... Read more...
Our Christmas Party (a little late)
Our Christmas Party (a little late)
Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone - including the Brother Andre's crew! We had all had a great Christmas, but on the first weekend of January, Christmas... Read more...
Introducing Sarah
Introducing Sarah
I'd like to introduce you to Sarah. Sarah came to Pittsburgh and started working at The Red Door. When she was ready for a new adventure,  she came uptown to... Read more...
Introducing Molly
Introducing Molly
I'd like to introduce you to Molly, one of our greatest employees! Molly always has a smile on her face. At work, Molly usually does the register, and even there,... Read more...
A Dinner to Honor Mike Clark
A Dinner to Honor Mike Clark
If you watch Channel 4 News, you know Mike Clark, and if you know advocates for Pittsburgh charities, you know Mike Clark. It's easy to see that he is one... Read more...
Introducing Krissy
Introducing Krissy
I'd like to introduce Krissy. She discovered Brother Andre's through our friend, Shay, who was her softball teammate when they were kids! Imagine! Krissy is a hard worker who loves... Read more...
Introducing Felicia
Introducing Felicia
Introducing Felicia, one of our newer employees! We stole this wonderful girl from the Red Door, and I'm so glad we did! When Felicia first came to Brother Andre's, she... Read more...
MATCH Madness
MATCH Madness
Everyone has heard of MARCH Madness where college basketball teams face off. But, have you ever heard of MATCH madness? No? Well, let me tell you. Match Madness is an... Read more...
St Patrick's Day Pictures
Bridgette and I excelling in making silly faces. Emma and I having a great time! My dad and I (and Shay) riding on the bus.   Read more...
The St Patrick's Day Parade
The St Patrick's Day Parade
Brother Andre's sure knows how to celebrate St Patrick's Day! It began with an invitation - which we accepted- for our employees to be in the famous and official Pittsburgh... Read more...
Meet Morgan!
Meet Morgan!
I'd like to introduce you to Morgan. Morgan first found out about Brother Andre's through Father Chris and his family, and then she immediately fell in love with it. At... Read more...
OUR WONDERFUL UPDATED CAFE
OUR WONDERFUL UPDATED CAFE
Brother Andre's employees were off for an entire month, but not without a good reason! Our Cafe was getting a major face-lift. As you know, Brother Andre's is in the... Read more...
The Christmas Ball
The Christmas Ball
Did you know that Brother Andre's has our very own event planner? Well, we do, and it's Emma! She has been planning events since she began working here, and each... Read more...
Another Italian Dinner Picture
Another Italian Dinner Picture
This is a picture of my sister and me celebrating at the Brother Andre's Dinner on the Feast of Christ the King. A great time was had by all! Read more...
The Italian Dinner
The Italian Dinner
A couple of weeks ago, on Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King, Brother Andre's held our big fundraiser. Every year in November, Move A Mountain holds an Italian Dinner... Read more...
Meet Nate!
Meet Nate!
Introducing wonderful Nate! Nate discovered Brother Andre's through his brother, Noah, who is one of the magnificent musicians of Divine Mercy Parish. Father Chris knew Nate because Nate prepared the... Read more...
Our First Anniversary
Our First Anniversary
It's been a big month for Brother Andre's! On October 2nd, our Cafe turned one. Can you believe it?! This awesome place has been around for one whole year! To... Read more...
Meet Katie
Meet Katie
Introducing Katie: Father Chris's Assistant and Divine Mercy Parish Media Person.She began her professional journey by being interviewed by Father Chris and Dan Gallagher. When Father Chris told Katie that... Read more...
A Great Art Show Two
A Great Art Show Two
If you read my recent blog about the Ketchup City Creative, you would know that there was an Art Show there to benefit The Red Door (a community shelter in... Read more...
A Great Art Show
Art is such an inspiring part of our world. This weekend - September 30th and October 1st - there's a special Art show. The show was organized by our very own Nate Pepmeyer, the chef at Brother Andre's. Nate is also an Artist and some of his own work is in the show. (Nate's blog will be appearing soon.) This event benefits The Red Door. The Red Door is a non-profit organization that provides food and community to the homeless and less fortunate in downtown Pittsburgh. The Art show is... Read more...
Introducing Shay
Introducing Shay
Meet Shay, a Brother Andre's employee and fan. Shay loves making coffee, iced tea, and working the register. She manages to do all of this while chatting with the customers... Read more...
Meet Corey!
Meet Corey!
Introducing one of our employees: Corey!  Corey was hired in April of 2022 and absolutely loves it!  Corey feels at home being a barista.  One of his favorite things to... Read more...
Meet Julia!
Meet Julia!
Julia, where to begin with this incredible human? Julia has been with Brother Andre’s since its storefront opening in October of 2021 (perhaps earlier but I forgot to ask when... Read more...
Introducing: Emma!
Introducing: Emma!
Introducing Emma:  she is studying to be an Occupational Therapist and is currently completing her Doctoral Capstone project here at Brother Andre’s Cafe. Emma is from Rochester, New York. She... Read more...