Diocese of Pittsburgh News

Bishop David Zubik has appointed Jonathan Cuniak as Regional Administrator for the Pittsburgh-East Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (PERCES), Inc. Cuniak has served as interim administrator since October 2021.  The appointment is effective May 2, 2022.

Bishop David Zubik will offer Holy Week liturgies at St. Paul Cathedral and several other parishes beginning with Palm Sunday on April 9-10, and culminating with the celebration of Easter on April 16-17. Participants are also welcome via livestream from the cathedral and parishes.

Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and the Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, during the Celebration of Penance that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in Saint Peter's Basilica.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is celebrating 31 years of TV ministry from the St. Paul Cathedral, and its outreach continues to grow.

The public is invited to attend an interfaith prayer gathering for peace, in solidarity with the Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian community at St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, in cooperation with area interfaith leaders and organizations, will hold A Prayer Gathering for Peace in solidarity with the Pittsburgh-area Ukrainian community.

As Ukraine suffers a brutal and unjustified invasion, I call on all people to join Pope Francis in observing Ash Wednesday, March 2, as a day of fasting and prayer for peace.

Overall, the Bishop’s recovery time remains the same as anticipated:  his left arm will be incapacitated for approximately six weeks with a view to full recovery within six to eight months, assisted by regular physical therapy.

Bishop Zubik will be undergoing surgery this coming Monday, February 21.  The surgery is scheduled to repair a significant tear in his left shoulder and will take place at UPMC Mercy.

The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will take preliminary steps to ease COVID restrictions in schools and parishes while remaining committed to protecting everyone’s health and safety.