Diocese of Pittsburgh News

Bishop David Zubik announced today that two parishes will merge on July 1, 2023 to create one new parish.

This Memorial Day weekend, Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh invites us to pray for the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect the United States.

Father Lawrence DiNardo, Vicar General – General Secretary for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, has been named a Chaplain to His Holiness by Pope Francis. With this honor, Father DiNardo receives the title of monsignor.

Bishop David Zubik has appointed Kelly Lazzara as President of Oakland Catholic High School (Oakland) effective July 1, 2023.

Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is inviting all people to pray together for peace, healing and unity on the fifth anniversary of the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Bishop David Zubik has appointed Erin Rice as Regional Superintendent for the South Regional Catholic Elementary Schools, Inc. effective July 1, 2023.

We have received inquiries about whether the Church will dispense from fast and abstinence on Good Friday because of the Pittsburgh Pirates home opener this Friday, April 7. For Catholics, Good Friday is unlike any other Friday of the year. It is the day that Jesus hung on the cross, paving the way for our salvation.

Today, Catholic Charities completed the purchase of the former Diocesan Pastoral Center at 111 Boulevard of the Allies.

Palm Sunday through Easter is the holiest week of the Catholic year.  The diocese offers many opportunities for spiritual renewal.

As our Holy Father Pope Francis undergoes hospital treatment for a respiratory infection, I ask your prayers for his swift and full restoration to health. He would certainly ask us to also pray for those without his access to health care – for the homeless, the migrants, people who lack insurance or live far from clinics.