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Applications are now being accepted for the position of Clerical Assistant/Employment Verification for the Department for the Protection of Children & Young People. This position, located at St. Paul Seminary, provides administrative support to the Director of the Department for the Protection of Children and Young People by maintaining school employee clearance records and by integrating into a centralized file these records in an accurate and expedient manner.

Bishop David Zubik has announced a Year of Repentance in which all clergy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh are asked to fast and pray for the purification of the Church in light of the scandal of child sexual abuse, and all Catholics are invited to join in. A diocesan-wide service to liturgically inaugurate the Year of Repentance will be held Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3 p.m. in Saint Paul Cathedral, Oakland.

Today the Diocese of Pittsburgh made a report to the District Attorney of Allegheny County after receiving an allegation of sexual misconduct against then-Monsignor Anthony G. Bosco dating from the late 1960s. Diocesan officials followed their longtime policy in reporting the allegation to the District Attorney. This is the first and only allegation the diocese has received against Bishop Bosco.

Bishop David Zubik has placed one active priest and two retired priests on administrative leave following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor received in the wake of the Grand Jury report on six Pennsylvania dioceses.

Mother of Sorrows Parish in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese is looking for a passionate person who has a heart of worship and a desire to lead the music ministry as it continues to grow and expand in all dimensions. The ideal person will be gifted with a dynamic and versatile musical talent as well as an enthusiasm to enhance the prayerfulness of this faith community with vibrant and engaging music. He or she will be a faith-filled leader as we "make a joyful noise unto the Lord"! Our Mother of Sorrows offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate's demonstrated skills, education, and experience.

St. John the Baptist Parish is seeking a full-time highly professional with an outstanding ability to communicate the Christian message. The position will manage the communication and technology of a grouping of five Catholic parishes in geographic area. The Manager will work under the direction of the Pastor, who administers all five parishes, to develop a strategic communication plan and provide leadership to the parish group on strategic use of all communications including print, electronic and social media. The manager will lead design, marketing and branding strategies, social media and email communications as well as managing media relations. The job will involve developing, designing and editing content (written, audio & video) for all communication channels (print, digital, social media). Video production will involve recruiting and training volunteers to run video equipment, projectors and live stream daily, Sunday Mass and key ministry programs with post links to live stream and archived videos. The applicant is a critical member of the pastoral staff who will work effectively with other members on the staff to lead and participate in projects that make our parishes fully alive.

St. John the Baptist Parish is seeking a Catholic disciple of Jesus who is passionate and dynamic about leading young adults in beginning and deepening their relationship with Jesus through his Church. This position will provide service to five parishes within the geographic area that are part of a parish grouping. The Director will work under the direction of the Pastor, who administers all five parishes, to develop a unified vision on helping young adults ages 18-30’s years with developing a dynamic and engaging witness to their faith, relational ministry, participation in parish life, and a plan for participation in community outreach programs. The applicant must be able to encounter people where they are, listen to what is important in their lives and help to support and accompany them on their journey. The applicant is a critical member of the pastoral staff who will work effectively with other members on the staff to lead and participate in projects that make our parishes fully alive.

North Catholic High School is seeking an enthusiastic, qualified assistant principal with a strong commitment to Catholic education.

With the release of the Grand Jury Report, this is the fourth time I have had my spirit squeezed-not quite crushed-by the gravity of the clergy scandal.

The Diocese of Greensburg is looking to hire a Multimedia Content Manager in the Office of Communications and Evangelization.

Holy Trinity in Robinson Township is looking to hire a part-time Head Line Cook.

The board of directors of Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School and the board of Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc. (CHSDOP) have accepted the request of Cardinal Donald Wuerl to remove his name from the high school. Bishop David Zubik has accepted these recommendations and is announcing today the school name is now - North Catholic High School.

The past few days have felt like a funeral – a long, never-ending funeral in which we’ve listened to a hundred bad eulogies.

The role of the receptionist is to RECEIVE people with warmth and positivity. That happens both in person and over the phone. The receptionist desk should not be left unattended, so always advise if you need to be away from the desk.