ETERNAL MEMORY! VIČNAJA PAMJAT’! ALL SOULS SATURDAY “The Holy Fathers were convinced that the commemoration of the departed by alms and sacrifices (Divine Liturgies) brings great comfort and benefit to them.” (SYNAXARION FOR MEAT-FARE SATURDAY) O Church, equally observed in … Continue reading
Very Reverend Ronald Barusefski appointed Rector of the Seminary
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever! Archbishop William announced today that effective Tuesday, September 19, 2023: Bishop-elect Robert Pipta is relieved as Seminary Rector and member of the Seminary Board of Directors,and that Very Reverend Ronald Barusefski is appointed Rector … Continue reading
Pope appoints Very Rev. Robert Mark Pipta as sixth Bishop of Parma
Bishop-Elect Robert Mark Pipta “It is with the greatest joy that I inform you that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed the Very Rev. Robert Mark Pipta as the sixth Bishop of Parma. Father Pipta is a priest … Continue reading
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Assembly 2023 held in Hillsborough, N.J.
By David Mayernik Jr., Editor Bishop-elect Robert Pipta discussed the value of touch — in all its forms — during his Nov. 5 Divine Liturgy homily to close out this year’s four-day Assembly at St. Mary in Hillsborough, N.J, … Continue reading
Axios, Bishop Robert of Parma!
Bishop Robert Pipta enthroned Nov. 8 in the Eparchy of Parma Pictured are: Bishop Francois Beyrouti, Bishop Nil Lushchak, Metrropolitan Archbishop William Skurla, Bishop Robert Pipta, Very Rev. Dennis Hrubiak and Bishop Kurt Burnette. By David Mayernik Jr., Editor … Continue reading
“Theotokos, Loving Protectress of All”
89th annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, Pa. By David Mayernik Jr. Editor Sister Sister Elaine Kisinko, OSBM, asked those gathered for the annual Children’s Procession during the 89th … Continue reading
Campus Ministry reaches out to local colleges
Newly established program offers access to “full richness and beauty” of Eastern Catholic tradition The chaplains of the Pittsburgh Byzantine Catholic Campus Ministry — Father Miron Kerul’-Kmec Jr., Father David Abernethy, and Father Michael Kunitz — in front of … Continue reading
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- Seminarian’s cross made from an old pew part of new seminary’s future
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- Papal calendar: 2023 holds important events for Pope Francis
- Two books on experiencing Catholicism have lessons to teach, flaws
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- Priest weathers Christmas blizzard on fireboat celebrating Mass for two
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- Salvadoran cardinal recalls in book rough seas of his episcopacy, Romero
- Ukrainian archbishop urges people to celebrate Christmas even amid war
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- Zelenskyy shows ‘Americans need Ukraine,’ says Archbishop Gudziak