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Letter from Bishop Zubik

My dear brothers and sisters:

 

As part of my pastoral responsibility and deep concern for the welfare of all, I try to make certain that you are kept informed when any allegation of clergy abuse of minors is made, no matter how dated.

This letter reflects our longstanding practice of notice that anyone who has been abused by a representative of the church notify the diocese, the state abuse hotline or the appropriate civil authorities.

Former 'Chiller Theater'' host's career has endured decades

William Robert “Bill” Cardille is renowned in broadcasting, revered in halls of fame and forever staked in the hearts of many as Chilly Billy in “Chiller Theater.” Count Dracula might say, “For one who has not lived even a single lifetime, you’re a wise man, Bill Cardille.”

With 62 years in broadcasting, the Pittsburgh legend is the best of the best. 

His familiar voice is heard weekdays on The Bill Cardille Show at WJAS-AM 1320 radio where he has been playing music for the past 19 years from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community, family celebrate 100 years of sister's life

Sister Jeanne Weisbeck, general councilor of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities presents Sister Catherine Thomson with a bouquet of roses during her 100th birthday celebration at Mount Alvernia on April 13.

Kind, gentle and unassuming are words often used to describe Sister Catherine Thomson who celebrated her 100th birthday on April 13 at Mount Alvernia in Millvale.

'God is with us'

Local residents attend candlelight vigil for boy killed at Boston Marathon
Local residents attend a candlelight vigil in the Dorchester section of Boston April 16, where Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard lived. The 8-year-old boy, who attended St. Ann Parish Neponset in Dorchester with his family, was one of three p eople killed when two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the marathon April 15. More than 170 people were injured, including the boy's mother and sister, who were seriously injured.

Priests' convention brings cardinals to Polish Hill

Immaculate Heart of Mary welcomes pope's longtime secretary 

A festive closing Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill neighborhood highlighted the 24th convention of the Polish American Priests Association.

Concelebrants and honored guests for the April 11 liturgy were Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, personal secretary to Pope John Paul II for 39 years; Cardinal Adam Maida, retired archbishop of Detroit and a native priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh; and Bishop Emeritus John Yanta of San Antonio, who founded PAPA in 1990.

They were joined by Bishop David Zubik.

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North Side parish celebrating rebirth

St. Peter Parish on Pittsburgh's North Side is taking the message of a Church Alive to heart.

 It is moving from a parish that said "we can't," to one that says "We can."

 "Not only are we praising God, but we are enjoying each other," said Barbara Parks, a longtime member of the parish.

 In an age when many parishes are experiencing a decline in numbers, the parish has seen a significant increase.

Plop, plop, fizz, fizz ...

April 19, 2013

It's amazing all the stuff that collects in our heads. I might have trouble remembering where I put the car keys 10 minutes ago, but I have no trouble remembering the lyrics from a 1955 television theme song or an old line from a movie I haven't seen in decades or even more so are the old commercial jingles.

 One of the most famous jingles of all is: "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is!" sung by Speedy Alka-Seltzer.

Master of metaphor

As new book shows, Pope Francis can weave a vivid tale 

This photo by AP photographer Gregorio Borgia of Pope Francis embracing 8-year-old Dominic Gondreau, who has cerebral palsy, captured the attention of people around the world. The moment took place after the new pontiff celebrated his first Easter Mass i n St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 31. (Gregorio Borgia, AP via CNS) (April 5, 2013) See DOMINIC April 4, 2013. Editors: This photo is made available for one-time editorial use in print and online with the CNS story DOMINIC April 4, 2013.