by Sister Elaine Kisinko, OSBM It seems obvious that we can have many valid and serious concerns today. Our world, our country and even our personal environments do not seem to be the peaceful, happy or at least better … Continue reading →

Reverend Father Julian Anthony, a retired priest of the Archeparchy fell asleep in the Lord in his home country of India on May 22. Father Julian was a renowned scholar, prolific writer, and professor, especially of Biblical Studies, his area … Continue reading →

Reverend Father Daniel Joseph Loya, 81, a descendent of more than a thousand-year history of priestly families, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, June 10 at his home. Born in Windber, Pa. he was the thirteenth of 17 children … Continue reading →

by The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius     Metropolitan William Skurla has appointed Father Ronald Barusefski of the Eparchy of Passaic as the Byzantine Catholic Seminary’s new Director of Human Formation, effective Aug. 1. Father Barusefski’s … Continue reading →

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Archpriest John Petro retires following decades of service, including 10 years at St. Stephen by Ron Balta and Janet Belliveau St. Stephen , North Huntingdon, Pa.   Thomas Sunday, April 24, at St. Stephen in North Huntingdon, Pa. was a … Continue reading →

Father Robert Lee Jones unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, May 11. He was the administrator of both St. Mary Church in Weirton, W. Va. and St. John Church in Avella, Pa. He was born on April 4, … Continue reading →

Father Robert John Karl, a retired priest of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, fell asleep in the Lord in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on May 3. A priest for 65 years, he served in many parishes and contributed much to … Continue reading →

17th annual Day of Reflection for Women held May 7 at St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Munhall, Pa. by The Office of Religious Education, Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh Sixty-seven women gathered at the Byzantine Catholic Cathedral Center of … Continue reading →