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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

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:

CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY AT KENNYWOOD PARK JULY 7, 2009

Parish Festival Guide

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.


Called to the Priesthood?

Diocesan Abuse Prevention Effort

 

Respect Life
2006 PA Abortion Statistics
USCCB: On Abortion and Political Life
Stem Cell Research Bulletin Insert (PDF)
Q&A on Stem Cell Research

Diocesan Sexual Abuse Prevention Effort
Protecting God's Children Workshops

Anti-Pornography Initiative

End of Life Issues

Difficult Decisions: A Catholic Perspective on Living Wills and Advance Directives
Living Will and Proxy for End-of-Life Decisions (Pennsylvania Catholic Conferene)
A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life Decisions (National Catholic Bioethics Center)

USCCB: For Your Marriage

Marriage Preparation
Catholic Engaged Encounter
Diocesan Pre-marriage Program
Pre-marriage Class Form

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Tribunal Process

Nineteenth Synod Strategic Goals

Local News from the Pittsburgh Catholic

Diocese relaunching program to assist annulment process

Conzemius heads diocesan tribunal office

Mission, vision, plan: Parish pastoral councils on the move

Sports Festival to help Beaver school with tuition cost

National and International Catholic News

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