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Saint Benedict the Moor elementary school will be closed for in-person instruction effective September 17, 2021, and will resume on Monday, September 27, 2021.  School administrators learned of eight positive COVID cases involving members of the school community in the past four days.

Schools of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will begin the 2021-2022 school year with mandatory masking indoors for students, faculty, and staff -- regardless of vaccination status -- unless medical or developmental conditions prohibit their use.

As variants of the COVID-19 virus continue to spread, the Diocese of Pittsburgh is updating safety procedures at Mass and Bishop David Zubik is urging everyone to get vaccinated and to wear masks when indoors with others.

Bishop David A. Zubik is overjoyed to join all the Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania in reinstating the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, starting August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Saint Benedict the Moor elementary school is closed to in-person learning through Monday, May 31, 2021.  School administrators learned of a fifth positive COVID case involving a member of the school community in the past eight days.

In continued alignment with local, state, and federal health guidelines, effective immediately, the fully vaccinated may attend Diocese of Pittsburgh Masses and all gatherings on parish property without wearing a mask. To accommodate those who are not fully vaccinated, and those who may feel more comfortable seated around others who are wearing a mask, a section in every church will be maintained for mask wearing.

Out of an abundance of caution, fifth grade students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy (Aspinwall) will move to remote learning effective immediately.  The decision was made based on recent COVID cases in the school community and health recommendations after consulting with diocesan officials

Effective Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 and until further notice, all Diocese of Pittsburgh churches may be open at 100% seating capacity. In accordance with state orders, masks must continue to be worn inside churches and parish buildings.

Out of an abundance of caution, all students at Holy Family Catholic School (Plum) will participate in remote learning today through Friday, May 7, 2021.  Administrators were notified that a few staff members have been exposed to or are showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Administrators at Northside Catholic Assumption Academy (Pittsburgh/Brighton Heights) have been informed of a ​sixth COVID-positive school community member within the past eight days.

Members of the Central Catholic (Oakland, PA) lacrosse team will move to virtual learning and lacrosse games will be suspended through April 29, 2021 due to a positive COVID case in a person associated with the team. 

As the holiest – and historically most crowded – days of the Christian year approach amid the COVID pandemic, the Diocese of Pittsburgh is urging parishioners to check with parishes about procedures for attending Holy Week services.

Due to a third positive COVID case in the last 14 days, in an abundance of caution and in compliance with health guidelines, Serra Catholic High School (McKeesport) has scheduled online instruction days for Monday, March 29 and Tuesday, March 30.

Due to a second positive COVID case, in an abundance of caution and in compliance with CDC and state guidelines, Saint Wendelin School (Butler) began virtual instruction Friday, March 19, 2021, and will continue through Friday, March 26, 2021.  In-person learning will resume Monday, March 29, 2021.

Due to four positive COVID cases and staffing considerations, Divine Mercy Academy (Monroeville) transitioned to remote learning today, and will resume in-person instruction on Monday, March 15, 2021. 

Administrators at Saint Therese School (Munhall) were informed today that an individual associated with the school tested positive for COVID-19.  Due to the results of contact tracing and staffing considerations, the middle school (grades 6-8) will be closed for in-person learning from Monday, March 1 through Friday, March 5, 2021.

Members of the North Catholic High School (Cranberry Twp.) boys volleyball team will move to remote learning due to an individual associated with the team testing positive for COVID-19.  Pre-season volleyball practices are not mandatory.  The entire team is not impacted.

Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh/Oakland, PA) moved to virtual learning for all students starting Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.  Students will return to Central Catholic for in-person learning on Monday, March 1, 2021, due to a member of the faculty/administration testing positive for COVID-19. 

In an abundance of caution, members of the boys JV-A basketball team at Holy Cross Academy (Ross Township) will move to remote learning and practices and games are suspended due to a report of COVID-19 exposure. In-person learning and basketball activities will resume March 1, 2021.

Following guidance from the Allegheny County Health Department, Central Catholic High School (Oakland, PA) will move to virtual learning for all students starting Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Students will return to Central Catholic for in-person learning on Monday, February 22, 2021, unless otherwise noted.