The observance of Sunday is rooted in weekly commemoration of Christ’s resurrection since the Apostolic times. Our Lord rose from the dead “on the first day of the week” (Mk. 16:9), referred to by the Romans as the Day of the Sun (” Dies Solis” ), hence the English name-Sunday. Since the Scripture presented Jesus as “the Sun of Justice” (Mal. 3:20), St. Jerome (d. 420) had no difficulty in accepting the Roman name, saying : ” If it is called the day ot the sun by the pagans, we willingly accept this name, for on this day the Light of the world arose (In. 8:12), on this day the Sun of Justice shone forth.” Continue reading
Pilgrimage for teens and young adults to Loretto
“Blessed are those whose hearts are set on Pilgrimage.” Psalm 84:5 The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites all TEENS (7th Grade through High School Students) and YOUNG ADULTS (18-39) to the PILGRIMAGE TO LORETTO on October … Continue reading
Announcement from Archbishop William: Daniel J. Johnson new Archeparchial Finance Officer
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Third Metropolitan Assembly Unites Clergy & Laity Amid Historic Papal Transition
From July 16 to 20, over 220 clergy and lay faithful gathered in Whiting, Indiana for the third biannual North American Byzantine Catholic Assembly, hosted by the Eparchy of Parma. This year’s theme, “Come Let Us Worship and Bow … Continue reading
September 2025 and past issues of The Byzantine Catholic World
Cantor Participation Form 2025
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2025 Catechetical Sunday Theme: JESUS CHRIST OUR HOPE
Catechetical Sunday Flyer Certificate-of-Commissioning.pdf “Lord our God, sanctify those who love the beauty of your house, glorify them in return by your divine power, and do not forsake us who HOPE in you.” Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom … Continue reading
Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on Facebook
Glory to Jesus Christ! We are excited to announce that our Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh now has an official Facebook page! You can find us under “Archeparchy of Pittsburgh” or click here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576670981137 This will be a platform for us … Continue reading
Promise to protect
Report from the Office of Safe Environment By Sister Joanne Lickvar, OSBM Safe Environment Coordinator As we begin a new year, it is time for anyone who had background clearances in 2020 to renew them. Those whose had clearances in … Continue reading
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