After compiling input from more than 3,600 people, who, for the past months have gathered in parishes, schools, healthcare institutions, religious houses, private living rooms, and more, the Diocese of Pittsburgh has released results of the local phase of the two-year worldwide Synod on Synodality.  

Bishop David Zubik has appointed leaders for two Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, re-titling two current administrators at St. Joseph High School in Natrona Heights as principal and president, while promoting a staff member at Oakland Catholic High School to the position of principal.

Those of us who have worked and prayed to protect unborn children are profoundly grateful that the Supreme Court of the United States has determined that there is not a constitutional right for abortion. In response, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will continue to support and encourage legislation that protects unborn children.

Bishop David Zubik will celebrate the priestly ordination of Deacon David Schmidt at St. Paul Cathedral, Fifth Avenue at North Craig St, Oakland, on June 25 at 10 am.

Catholics will walk, sing and pray in a mile-long Eucharistic procession from St. Paul Cathedral through the heart of Oakland on Sunday, June 19, 2022, as part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s opening Mass for a three-year National Eucharistic Revival.

Welcoming everyone to Catholic parishes – whether they are first-time visitors, longtime members or have been away – is the topic of Bishop David A. Zubik’s new pastoral letter, The Church Welcoming!

Auxiliary Bishop Mark A. Eckman will ordain three seminarians as transitional deacons in the presence of Bishop David Zubik Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m., Saint Therese Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle Paris

Three groupings of parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will merge on July 1, 2022, to create three new parishes, Bishop David Zubik announced today. Ten parishes will be part of the mergers.

Bishop David Zubik has appointed Jonathan Cuniak as Regional Administrator for the Pittsburgh-East Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (PERCES), Inc. Cuniak has served as interim administrator since October 2021.  The appointment is effective May 2, 2022.

Bishop David Zubik will offer Holy Week liturgies at St. Paul Cathedral and several other parishes beginning with Palm Sunday on April 9-10, and culminating with the celebration of Easter on April 16-17. Participants are also welcome via livestream from the cathedral and parishes.

Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and the Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, during the Celebration of Penance that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in Saint Peter's Basilica.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is celebrating 31 years of TV ministry from the St. Paul Cathedral, and its outreach continues to grow.

The public is invited to attend an interfaith prayer gathering for peace, in solidarity with the Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian community at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, in cooperation with area interfaith leaders and organizations, will hold A Prayer Gathering for Peace in solidarity with the Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian community.

As Ukraine suffers a brutal and unjustified invasion, I call on all people to join Pope Francis in observing Ash Wednesday, March 2, as a day of fasting and prayer for peace.

Overall, the Bishop’s recovery time remains the same as anticipated:  his left arm will be incapacitated for approximately six weeks with a view to full recovery within six to eight months, assisted by regular physical therapy.

Bishop Zubik will be undergoing surgery this coming Monday, February 21.  The surgery is scheduled to repair a significant tear in his left shoulder and will take place at UPMC Mercy.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will take preliminary steps to ease COVID restrictions in schools and parishes while remaining committed to protecting everyone’s health and safety.

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are celebrating Catholic Schools Week all this week, through February 5, 2022, with activities highlighting the theme "Catholic Schools: Lighting the Way.”

Saint Bede Catholic School (Point Breeze) has moved from a weather-related 2-hour delay to a closure today due to a bridge collapse in the Point Breeze area over Frick Park.  Pittsburgh Public Safety has asked drivers to avoid the area.  A strong smell of natural gas has been reported in the area including near the school.