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Pittsburgh diocese to merge 26 parishes into eight next year

Dec 15, 2019

The Roman Catholic diocese of Pittsburgh has announced plans to merge more than two dozen parishes into eight new parishes next year.

By Associated Press

New Jersey, Pennsylvania bishops spend Thanksgiving with pope

Nov 29, 2019

“Happy Thanksgiving,” Pope Francis said in English Nov. 28 at the beginning of a two-and-a-half-hour meeting with the bishops of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

By Cindy Wooden

Pittsburgh bishop to colleagues in Rome: Give everything for the flock

Nov 25, 2019

The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ care for the poor and the downtrodden serves as a reminder for bishops of their responsibility to give their lives for their flock, said Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Catholic charities tested by abuse scandals, border crisis

Jul 27, 2019

For U.S. charities affiliated with the Catholic Church, the past year has tested the resilience of their fundraisers and the loyalty of their donors in unprecedented fashion. Even as many donors reacted in dismay to the Church’s extensive sex-abuse scandals, the charities faced new challenges trying to address the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

By David Crary

At chrism Masses, bishops stress need for unity among all the baptized

Apr 20, 2019

A number of Catholic bishops referenced the clergy sexual abuse scandal during local chrism Masses in calling for a renewal of the priesthood and greater partnership in serving the Church among ordained priests and the laity, whose priesthood of service is guaranteed by baptism.

By Catholic News Service

Pittsburgh bishop details action plan in ‘The Church Healing’ pastoral

Mar 12, 2019

Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik has released a five-point action plan in his pastoral letter, “The Church Healing,” responding to what he heard from Catholics and non-Catholics in the diocese during listening sessions.

By Catholic News Service