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As our Holy Father Pope Francis undergoes hospital treatment for a respiratory infection, I ask your prayers for his swift and full restoration to health. He would certainly ask us to also pray for those without his access to health care – for the homeless, the migrants, people who lack insurance or live far from clinics.

I wish to renew my support for local and national Jewish leaders who have been alarmed by the rising incidence of anti-Semitism and the threat of a “Day of Hate” against Jews. I wholeheartedly agree with Jonathan Greenblatt, national director for the Anti-Defamation League, when he said today, “It is completely unacceptable that the Jewish community—or any community—should be targeted by extremists spreading hate and alarm

Out of pastoral consideration, Bishop David Zubik has decided to dispense the faithful of the Diocese of Pittsburgh from the obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 17, 2023, the memorial of Saint Patrick

While I mourn every death from gun violence, it is a terrible shock when the victim is a brother bishop, auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Bishop O’Connell epitomized all that Pope Francis calls priests and bishops to be.

The loss of a courageous and committed public servant such as Officer Sean Sluganski breaks our hearts and weakens the whole community.  As a participant in Officer Sean’s funeral, I was inspired by his mom and family and moved by the dedication of his sister and brother officers.

Two McKeesport police officers were shot, one fatally, in an incident in McKeesport this afternoon. A Holy Hour and Prayer Service will be held for the two officers and for the community at 7 p.m. this evening, February 6, 2023 at Saint Patrick Church, 310 32nd Street, McKeesport, PA. 15132.

For all pro-life advocates, this is an important day as thousands and thousands gather in Washington D.C. to stand up for life. While there are significant differences of opinions in our world on right to life and many others, we should never let those differences lead us to disrespect each other.

“This is a time to show our commitment to protecting unborn children, to supporting women with crisis pregnancies and families who struggle to raise children in difficult circumstances,” Bishop Zubik said.

As a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and the University of Pittsburgh, Damar is part of our family. We, as a Catholic community offer prayers for his recovery, and for God’s comfort to fill the hearts of all of those who are praying for him, and awaiting updates on his condition.

In this very young new year, violence has already had a sobering impact on our hopes for greater peace in 2023. The tragic death of Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntyre and the wounding of his fellow officer remind us of the dedication of law enforcement who put their lives on the line to provide for our safety.

Pope Benedict taught us much during his papacy, but the most enduring lessons may be of humility and fraternity. His historic decision to resign when he could no longer fulfill his duties to the best of his ability demonstrates his love for our Lord and our Church. The way that he has lived quietly, in a brotherly friendship with his successor, Pope Francis, is a model for all Catholics to follow as we continue to journey together in service to Jesus and His Church.

Franco Harris brought more than football championships to the Pittsburgh region. While winning games, he brought our city together across all ethnic and racial lines, as people of every heritage waved green, white and red flags for “Franco’s Italian Army.”

Bishop David Zubik announced today that two parishes will merge on January 2, 2023 to create one new parish: Saint Augustine Parish, which brings together the parishes of Saint Blaise (Midland) and Saint Monica (Beaver Falls/Chippewa/Darlington).

Bishop David Zubik will join hundreds of other volunteers to pack food for hungry people in Southwestern Pennsylvania on the morning after Thanksgiving at North Catholic High School in Cranberry.

Oakland Catholic High School President Mary Claire Kasunic has announced her decision to step down from her position on June 30, 2023.  She has served Oakland Catholic High School for over 30 years, with the last nine years as the school’s President.

The not guilty verdict reached in criminal court for Father Robert Cedolia represents the conclusion of a nearly four-year period since an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor was filed against him.

Bishop David A. Zubik will ordain 17 men as permanent deacons for the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh.

Jack Shea was a man with a caring and charitable heart. We often heard his strong voice in support of local workers, and of many charitable organizations.

Bishop David Zubik is out of spinal surgery.  According to his surgeon, everything went as planned.  There were no complications.

Bishop David Zubik is scheduled for a spinal surgery Monday, August 22 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Uptown. The surgery is expected to last several hours and is intended to address continuing problems with collapsing discs