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Pennsylvania bishop on Trump assassination attempt: ‘Pray for each other’
Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh said the violence is a cause for personal examinations of conscience, noting that the event... Read more
Catholic pilgrims at Pittsburgh processions evangelize about Christ and the Eucharist
The city’s rich Catholic heritage made it an essential stop on the pilgrimage, which is part of the U.S. Catholic... Read more
Catholic Charities to open ‘Compassion Corner’ to serve homeless, poor in Pittsburgh
The nonprofit charity group is renovating a former office building located in downtown Pittsburgh to provide services, programs, and a... Read more
Pittsburgh ‘Pride Mass’ canceled after bishop’s letter disavows event
The Mass to which LGBTQ Catholics, families, and “allies” were invited was set to take place in Duquesne University’s Holy... Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Pittsburgh
Fr. Mark A. Eckman is pastor of Pittsburgh’s Resurrection Parish. Read more
Pittsburgh group calls for same-sex blessings
A Catholic organization based in Pittsburgh has called on Bishop David Zubik to reject a March note from the Congregation... Read more
Dioceses begin easing masking, social distancing restrictions
Some Catholic dioceses have begun updating their COVID protocols for public Masses, as federal public health officials have introduced new... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese announces mergers for four Catholic schools
Four Catholic elementary schools will merge to form two schools for the school year beginning in fall 2021, the Diocese... Read more
Diocese of Pittsburgh announces its third round of parish mergers
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that it will initiate its third round of parish mergers early next year, reducing... Read more
Ex-chaplain to Pittsburgh Steelers named bishop of Youngstown, Ohio
Pope Francis Tuesday named Pittsburgh priest Fr. David J. Bonnar the next bishop of Youngstown, Ohio. Read more
Adapting to coronavirus, Pittsburgh diocese allows early Christmas Vigil Masses
Citing the need for more chances to go to Mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, Christmas Vigil Masses in... Read more
170 years after pandemic, Pittsburgh Catholics continue cholera Mass tradition
For more than 170 years, Pittsburgh Catholics have observed a day of thanksgiving for their parish’s deliverance from a cholera... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese to open personal parish to serve black Catholics
Black Catholics in Pittsburgh will have a personal parish to respond to their specific needs, Bishop David Zubik has said... Read more
Diocese of Pittsburgh announces next round of parish mergers
This summer, the Diocese of Pittsburgh will initiate another round of mergers, bringing its current 152 parishes down to 106.... Read more
Dioceses announce staff cuts, but federal aid could help
As Catholic dioceses and parishes begin to cut staff during the coronavirus pandemic, they could be eligible for unprecedented federal... Read more
Pittsburgh procession will ask for divine protection from coronavirus
Fr. Nick Vaskov wanted to do something. He wanted to invoke God’s protection against the pandemic of the coronavirus, and... Read more
Prosecutors appeal dismissal of Pittsburgh priest's conviction for sex abuse
Allegheny County prosecutors are appealing a judge's decision to vacate the conviction of Fr. Hugh Lang, who is accused of... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese announces next round of parish mergers
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that next month 26 existing parishes will be merged into eight new parishes as... Read more
Pittsburgh parish cancels festival after security warning
A Pennsylvania parish has cancelled a scheduled festival in response to a security threat received by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Read more
Facing dire financial situation, Pittsburgh diocese looks to make changes
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is evaluating options to respond to severe financial strains, exacerbated in the last year by... Read more
