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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.

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.

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.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is celebrating 31 years of TV ministry from the St. Paul Cathedral, and its outreach continues to grow.

The public is invited to attend an interfaith prayer gathering for peace, in solidarity with the Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian community at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, in cooperation with area interfaith leaders and organizations, will hold A Prayer Gathering for Peace in solidarity with the Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian community.

As Ukraine suffers a brutal and unjustified invasion, I call on all people to join Pope Francis in observing Ash Wednesday, March 2, as a day of fasting and prayer for peace.

Overall, the Bishop’s recovery time remains the same as anticipated:  his left arm will be incapacitated for approximately six weeks with a view to full recovery within six to eight months, assisted by regular physical therapy.

Bishop Zubik will be undergoing surgery this coming Monday, February 21.  The surgery is scheduled to repair a significant tear in his left shoulder and will take place at UPMC Mercy.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will take preliminary steps to ease COVID restrictions in schools and parishes while remaining committed to protecting everyone’s health and safety.

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are celebrating Catholic Schools Week all this week, through February 5, 2022, with activities highlighting the theme "Catholic Schools: Lighting the Way.”

Saint Bede Catholic School (Point Breeze) has moved from a weather-related 2-hour delay to a closure today due to a bridge collapse in the Point Breeze area over Frick Park.  Pittsburgh Public Safety has asked drivers to avoid the area.  A strong smell of natural gas has been reported in the area including near the school.

As Serra Catholic High School transitions to a “president-principal” model of governance, Bishop David Zubik has appointed Timothy Chirdon as Serra’s president and Robert Childs as principal.

As Russian troops mass on the border of Ukraine, our Holy Father Pope Francis has called all people to pray for peace on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Ave Maria Academy in the South Hills will move temporarily to remote learning due to COVID cases and related staffing shortages.

Holy Family Catholic School in Plum has temporarily switched to remote learning, effective today, Thursday January 13, due to staffing issues related to COVID.

Four Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh will begin or extend remote learning into next week due to COVID cases or COVID-related staffing issues.

Two Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic Schools will shift to remote learning due to COVID-related issues.

In a continuing commitment to care for the health, safety, and spiritual well-being of the faithful in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Bishop David Zubik announces the following updated COVID-19 Safety Protocols for diocesan parishes.  These practices are effective January 7, 2022, and are to be continued until further notice. 

St. Benedict The Moor School (Hill District) will be closed for in-person instruction while repairs are being made to the school’s heating system.  The building will be without heat while the work is being done, and with the anticipated cold temperatures, it was decided to transition to virtual learning.