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One of the priests in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh who had been in isolation after exposure to someone in the faith community who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) has tested positive for the virus and continues to follow quarantine guidelines.

Two clergy teams are in self-quarantine and two priests in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are in isolation after exposure to someone in the faith community who tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on March 27.

In respect of, and in cooperation with, government health and safety guidelines related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Bishop David Zubik is releasing the following details for Holy Week in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. 

To help Catholics support their local parishes, the Diocese of Pittsburgh is working with them to set up online donation areas on their individual websites.

Bishop David Zubik has released a new Pastoral Letter and new guidelines regarding sacraments.

In continuing response to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, and with a heart to preserve the Mission of the Catholic Church, Bishop David Zubik announced the following directives for the Diocese of Pittsburgh today. 

As a clarification of a previous announcement regarding the cancellation of all parish activities in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, fish fries and the Stations of the Cross are to be cancelled effective immediately. 

With a continuing commitment to protect health and safety due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, and in the wake of suspending all public Masses in the diocese until further notice, today Bishop Zubik issued directives regarding sacraments and other parish activities.

In light of increasing updates on and concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), Bishop David Zubik has made the decision to cancel all weekday and Sunday Masses in the Diocese of Pittsburgh effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until further notice.

In light of increasing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), Bishop David Zubik has decided to cancel the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion scheduled for Sunday, March 15th at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral.

The Diocese of Pittsburgh Schools Office is closing all diocesan schools (K-12) from March 16 until March 30, 2020.   

All Catholic school teachers to have in-service day Monday to prepare for potential closures

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has cancelled nonessential, diocesan-sponsored gatherings effective Monday, March 16, 2020.

As hospitals and public health officials in Pennsylvania prepare for the potential spread of the coronavirus-COVID19, Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is calling for precautions within the celebration of Mass.

Central Catholic High School and the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh today announced plans to launch a wellness initiative...

Two schools to close, four others will merge

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In response to increasing acts of anti-Semitism in the United States and abroad, Bishop David Zubik is offering his support and voice to #JewishandProud Day on Monday, January 6, 2020. as a #JewishandProudAlly.

Bishop David Zubik’s pastoral letter, The Church Healing, dated March 6, 2019, stated that an update regarding the amount disbursed through the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Fund, without identifying the recipients, would be released by January 1, 2020.