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FOUR MEN TO BE ORDAINED PRIESTS ON JUNE 27
PITTSBURGH – Bishop David A. Zubik will ordain four men to the priesthood at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. More>>

BISHOP ZUBIK NAMES REGIONAL VICARS FOR THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
Bishop David A. Zubik has appointed three additional priests to serve as Vicars for the new Regional Vicariate structure for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. More>> | Letter

PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC SERIES ON REGIONAL VICARIATES

• Regional vicariate structure: Capturing the Spirit among us
• From the old to the new
• Vicariates: Together with vision

INFORMATION ON REGIONAL VICARIATES
Under the direction of Bishop Zubik, the diocese has begun to explore a new model of pastoral governance called "regional vicariates." For further information, see the following documents:

• Bishop David Zubik announces plans for reorganization of the pastoral administration of the Diocese of Pittsburgh | Letter
  PITTSBURGH – Bishop David A. Zubik has announced a major reorganization of the pastoral administration of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
• Bishop Zubik discusses regional vicariates in his column in the Pittsburgh Catholic.
• VIDEO: Bishop Zubik describes what the transition to regional vicariates means for the diocese.
• Exploring a New Means of Pastoral Governance for the Diocese of Pittsburgh (PDF)
• Interim Report on Regional Vicariates (PDF)
• Feedback Form (PDF)

CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY AT KENNYWOOD PARK JULY 7, 2009

Other News and Events

SEMINARIANS PLAN “FESTIVAL OF PRAISE” AT SAINT PAUL SEMINARY
PITTSBURGH — Four seminarians are planning a “Festival of Praise” for Monday June 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, in Pittsburgh’s Oakwood neighborhood, near Crafton/Green Tree. The quartet of seminarians includes Levi Hartle, Mike Ackerman, Carl Stuvek and Eric Campbell. More>>

SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE MAUREEN LALLY-GREEN TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF NEW OFFICE FOR CHURCH RELATIONS
Bishop David A. Zubik has announced that Superior Court Judge Maureen Lally-Green will serve as the director of the new Office for Church Relations in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. More>>

MOVIE EVENT FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Worldwide Marriage Encounter will host the movie “Fireproof: Never Leave Your Partner Behind” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Gilmary Retreat Center, 601 Flaugherty Run Road in Moon Township. A free-will offering will be accepted. To register, call 724-265-9017.

BLESSING OF THE FLEET
An ecumenical clergy blessing of the fleet will be held on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. on the Allegheny River Wharf in Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh. Vessel safety checks will begin at noon.