Masses Recommence Monday at The Shrines of Pittsburgh Churches after Negative COVID-19 Test

The spouse of an employee at The Shrines of Pittsburgh grouping has received a negative COVID-19 test result and is feeling better today. Out of an abundance of caution due to possible exposure to the virus, in-person Masses scheduled for this weekend at all churches in the grouping were canceled.

“We were happy to learn that our employee’s spouse tested negative for COVID-19, and that they are feeling better," said Father Nicholas Vaskov, director of The Shrines of Pittsburgh. "In light of the possible risk at the time, we know we made the right decision in canceling Masses for the weekend. We believe that it is safe to resume Masses in the Shrine churches on Monday morning."

The Shrines of Pittsburgh grouping includes Immaculate Heart of Mary (Polish Hill), Most Holy Name of Jesus (Troy Hill), Saint Anthony Chapel (Troy Hill), Saint Nicholas (Millvale), Saint Patrick (Strip District), and Saint Stanislaus Kostka (Strip District). 

The grouping has been, and continues to follow all local, state, and federal directives regarding stay-at-home orders, bringing employees back to work, and cleaning and sanitizing buildings; as well as liturgical guidelines from the Diocese of Pittsburgh.  

Mass schedules for The Shrines of Pittsburgh can be found at the grouping’s website, www.pghshrines.org.