Diocese of Pittsburgh - News and Events
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Diocese of Pittsburgh News
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July 16
Under the new norms from Pope Francis. Bishop Zubik confirms the continued existence of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish without any alterations. There will be no changes to Masses at Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish.Read More -
July 15
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, four Catholic schools will soon benefit from St. John Paul II STAR Student tuition assistance, through scholarships available now.Read More -
July 15
Bishop David A. Zubik is overjoyed to join all the Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania in reinstating the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, starting August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Read More -
June 18
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is calling for a new class of interested and qualified Catholic men to begin formation to serve the Church as permanent deacons, according to an announcement today by Bishop David A. Zubik.Read More -
June 10
Three men are preparing for ordination this month in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, after years of formation and study.Read More -
May 29
Four groupings of parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will merge on July 1, 2021, to create four new parishes, Bishop David Zubik announced today. Fifteen parishes will be part of the mergers.Read More -
May 25
Saint Benedict the Moor elementary school is closed to in-person learning through Monday, May 31, 2021. School administrators learned of a fifth positive COVID case involving a member of the school community in the past eight days.Read More -
May 19
The Diocese of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce new names for two new Catholic elementary schools resulting from the mergers of four schools in South Hills region.Read More -
May 14
In continued alignment with local, state, and federal health guidelines, effective immediately, the fully vaccinated may attend Diocese of Pittsburgh Masses and all gatherings on parish property without wearing a mask. To accommodate those who are not fully vaccinated, and those who may feel more comfortable seated around others who are wearing a mask, a section in every church will be maintained for mask wearing.Read More -
Students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy Move to Remote Learning Due to COVID ConcernsMay 12
Out of an abundance of caution, fifth grade students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy (Aspinwall) will move to remote learning effective immediately. The decision was made based on recent COVID cases in the school community and health recommendations after consulting with diocesan officialsRead More
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New Merged Parishes
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All men and women are created in God's image
Racism is a sin, the effects of which have become painfully and violently evident in cities across the U.S. in recent weeks. The Catholic Church has always held that every human being, regardless of his or her skin color, is made in the image and likeness of God, and therefore, has intrinsic value and worth. Racism destroys that dignity that God bestows. It has no place in our societies or in our hearts.
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God of justice, In your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception.
Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being.
Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family.
Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others.
Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change.
Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history.
And fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.