One new, merged parish to be created January 1, 2024

Bishop David Zubik announced today that two parishes will merge on January 1, 2024 to create one new parish.

The new parish is:

• Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Parish (Bloomfield/Garfield/Lawrenceville), which brings together the parishes of Saint Maria Goretti (Bloomfield/Friendship/Garfield) and Our Lady of the Angels (Lawrenceville).

This merger was requested by the priest-administrator of the grouping after extensive consultation with parishioners. Bishop Zubik consulted with the diocesan Priest Council and Vicars General before approving the request.

In a letter to parishioners, Bishop Zubik wrote, “Your priests and deacons have worked diligently in service to you and to God throughout this process, and I am deeply grateful for their care and leadership. I am equally grateful to each of you for your collaborative efforts. In and through your work together you have positioned your new parish to be a beacon of evangelization and mission in Pittsburgh. I pray that that the newly formed Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Parish will continue to give witness to the Good News of Jesus and grow in blessings and strength through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

The goal of the merger is to help Catholics have a deeper relationship with Jesus, his Church and empower them to reach out to others with His love and mercy.

The merger of January 1, 2024 will bring the number of parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh from 61 to 60.