• Statement from Bishop David Zubik on the passing of Franco Harris
    Statement from Bishop David Zubik on the passing of Franco Harris
    December 21, 2022
    Franco Harris brought more than football championships to the Pittsburgh region. While winning games, he brought our city together across all ethnic and racial lines, as people of every heritage waved green, white and red flags for “Franco’s Italian Army.”
    Read More
  • One new, merged parish to be created January 2, 2023
    One new, merged parish to be created January 2, 2023
    December 1, 2022
    Bishop David Zubik announced today that two parishes will merge on January 2, 2023 to create one new parish: Saint Augustine Parish, which brings together the parishes of Saint Blaise (Midland) and Saint Monica (Beaver Falls/Chippewa/Darlington).
    Read More
  • Amen to Action feeds one million local families
    Amen to Action feeds one million local families
    November 22, 2022
    Bishop David Zubik will join hundreds of other volunteers to pack food for hungry people in Southwestern Pennsylvania on the morning after Thanksgiving at North Catholic High School in Cranberry.
    Read More
  • President of Oakland Catholic High School to Step Down at End of School Year
    President of Oakland Catholic High School to Step Down at End of School Year
    November 22, 2022
    Oakland Catholic High School President Mary Claire Kasunic has announced her decision to step down from her position on June 30, 2023.  She has served Oakland Catholic High School for over 30 years, with the last nine years as the school’s President.
    Read More
  • Statement from Bishop David Zubik Regarding Not Guilty Verdict for Father Robert Cedolia
    Statement from Bishop David Zubik Regarding Not Guilty Verdict for Father Robert Cedolia
    November 14, 2022
    The not guilty verdict reached in criminal court for Father Robert Cedolia represents the conclusion of a nearly four-year period since an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was filed against him.
    Read More
  • Bishop David Zubik to Ordain 17 Permanent Deacons in Diocese of Pittsburgh
    Bishop David Zubik to Ordain 17 Permanent Deacons in Diocese of Pittsburgh
    September 27, 2022
    Bishop David A. Zubik will ordain 17 men as permanent deacons for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh.
    Read More
  • Statement from Bishop David Zubik on the Death of Jack Shea
    Statement from Bishop David Zubik on the Death of Jack Shea
    August 30, 2022
    Jack Shea was a man with a caring and charitable heart. We often heard his strong voice in support of local workers, and of many charitable organizations.
    Read More
  • Bishop David Zubik Back Surgery Update
    Bishop David Zubik Back Surgery Update
    August 22, 2022
    Bishop David Zubik is out of spinal surgery.  According to his surgeon, everything went as planned.  There were no complications.
    Read More
  • Bishop David Zubik to Undergo Back Surgery
    Bishop David Zubik to Undergo Back Surgery
    August 21, 2022
    Bishop David Zubik is scheduled for a spinal surgery Monday, August 22 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Uptown. The surgery is expected to last several hours and is intended to address continuing problems with collapsing discs
    Read More
  • Diocese of Pittsburgh Releases Local Synod Report
    Diocese of Pittsburgh Releases Local Synod Report
    August 8, 2022
    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.  
    Read More
  • New Leadership at Oakland Catholic High School and Saint Joseph High School
    New Leadership at Oakland Catholic High School and Saint Joseph High School
    July 15, 2022
    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.
    Read More
  • Statement from Bishop David Zubik on the Supreme Court Ruling Roe v. Wade
    Statement from Bishop David Zubik on the Supreme Court Ruling Roe v. Wade
    June 24, 2022
    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.
    Read More
  • Bishop David Zubik to ordain Deacon David Schmidt to the Priesthood
    Bishop David Zubik to ordain Deacon David Schmidt to the Priesthood
    June 24, 2022
    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.
    Read More
  • Eucharistic Procession on Sunday Marks Beginning of Three-Year National Eucharistic Revival
    Eucharistic Procession on Sunday Marks Beginning of Three-Year National Eucharistic Revival
    June 16, 2022
    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.
    Read More
  • New Pastoral Letter: The Church Welcoming!
    New Pastoral Letter: The Church Welcoming!
    June 3, 2022
    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!
    Read More
  • Bishop Eckman to Ordain Three as Transitional Deacons
    Bishop Eckman to Ordain Three as Transitional Deacons
    June 3, 2022
    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
    Read More
  • Three new, merged parishes to be created July 1, 2022
    Three new, merged parishes to be created July 1, 2022
    May 25, 2022
    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.
    Read More
  • New leadership for Catholic elementary schools in the East region
    New leadership for Catholic elementary schools in the East region
    April 29, 2022
    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.
    Read More
  • Holy Week 2022: In-person and livestream liturgies with Bishop David Zubik
    Holy Week 2022: In-person and livestream liturgies with Bishop David Zubik
    March 31, 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.
    Read More
  • Bishop Zubik to join with Pope Francis to Consecrate Russia, Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    Bishop Zubik to join with Pope Francis to Consecrate Russia, Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
    March 22, 2022
    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.
    Read More
  • See More