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The thought of spending Holy Week at home is inconceivable for most Catholics. But as the coronavirus spread, the unthinkable is becoming reality.

Because the coronavirus (COVID-19) has pre-empted the traditional observances of this holy season, Bishop David Zubik will be celebrating Masses and prayer services daily via live stream from the chapel at St. Paul Seminary. 

During James Corden's recent socially-distanced episode, I found myself tearing for a reason I never expected.

One of the priests in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh who had been in isolation after exposure to someone in the faith community who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) has tested negative for the virus.

One of the priests in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh who had been in isolation after exposure to someone in the faith community who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) has tested positive for the virus and continues to follow quarantine guidelines.

Two clergy teams are in self-quarantine and two priests in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are in isolation after exposure to someone in the faith community who tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 27.

In respect of, and in cooperation with, government health and safety guidelines related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Bishop David Zubik is releasing the following details for Holy Week in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. 

Their dining room has turned into a classroom. Mornings are spent online, learning lessons about math, reading and vocabulary. And the family’s fervent faith is helping them through challenging times.

To help Catholics support their local parishes, the Diocese of Pittsburgh is working with them to set up online donation areas on their individual websites.

Girls Hope of Pittsburgh, Inc. helps academically-capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential. By providing value-centered, nurturing, family-like homes, opportunities and a quality education through college, we break the patterns of abuse, poverty and neglect experienced by the youth we serve. Girls Hope is expanded our mission to include a residential home for boys in Squirrel Hill. We are looking for a mission-focused residential couple who can support our mission and values. The residential couple is responsible for directing the operations of the home to create a family atmosphere that supports the development of the full child. The house will be opening in June of 2020 with 4 young boys initially; the following school year, 2021, we will add an additional 4 boys; total capacity is 8.

The threat and reality of the coronavirus pandemic make it easy to be consumed by panic and fear. But this crisis can also be a time for people to grow closer to Jesus and serve those in need.

I have wanted to be a priest for my whole life, ever since I can remember.

Deacon Tom Berna is following Jesus’ call to feed the hungry as the need grows across the Pittsburgh region due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bishop David Zubik has released a new Pastoral Letter and new guidelines regarding sacraments.

In continuing response to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, and with a heart to preserve the Mission of the Catholic Church, Bishop David Zubik announced the following directives for the Diocese of Pittsburgh today. 

As a clarification of a previous announcement regarding the cancellation of all parish activities in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, fish fries and the Stations of the Cross are to be cancelled effective immediately. 

With a continuing commitment to protect health and safety due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, and in the wake of suspending all public Masses in the diocese until further notice, today Bishop Zubik issued directives regarding sacraments and other parish activities.

In light of increasing updates on and concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), Bishop David Zubik has made the decision to cancel all weekday and Sunday Masses in the Diocese of Pittsburgh effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until further notice.

In light of increasing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), Bishop David Zubik has decided to cancel the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion scheduled for Sunday, March 15th at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral.

The Diocese of Pittsburgh Schools Office is closing all diocesan schools (K-12) from March 16 until March 30, 2020.