VATICAN CITY —  In the depths of despair, when no words or gestures will help, then cry with those who suffer, because tears are the seeds of hope, Pope Francis said. When people are hurting, “it is necessary to share … Continue reading →

Francis Speaks On World Peace Day VATICAN CITY — Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said. “That is how one builds peace, saying ‘no’  to hatred … Continue reading →

Women’s Spirituality Day  The Office of Religious Education will sponsor the annual Women’s Spirituality Day on May 6 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 210 Greentree Road, Munhall, Pa. The theme for this year’s program is “A Kaleidoscope … Continue reading →

Boy Scout Builds Pavilion for St. Elias Ryan Monahan of St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church in Munhall, Pa. is a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop 4.  As he nears the end of his mission to be an Eagle scout, … Continue reading →

Making a Difference by Tony Magliano During this wonderful time of the year, when Christians throughout the world focus minds and hearts on the coming of God himself upon the earth as one of us, our attention naturally turns to … Continue reading →

New Editor Excited to Spread Good News by David Mayernik Jr. As the byline above states, my name is David Mayernik Jr. and I am humbled to say I am the new editor of The Byzantine Catholic World. As I … Continue reading →

Simply…Sincerely…Thank You After nearly 12 years of serving Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and The Byzantine Catholic World newspaper, it is with bittersweet thanks that I formally announce my parting with this revered medium. Along with serving The BCW in print, as … Continue reading →

S a i n t Gregory the Theologian’s H o m i l y 38 was on the feast of Christmas.  His opening words are: “Christ is born, glorify him.” These became the opening words of Ode 1 of the … Continue reading →

Mass for Life to be celebrated in Washington, D.C. event precedes March for Life on jan. 27 The Annual Vigil and March for Life provides an excellent opportunity for the faithful to become pilgrims for mercy. The Shrine of the … Continue reading →

Moments both Happy and Sad Marked the Celebration by Lori Downey SS. Peter & Paul, Braddock Christmas has always been such a special Holy Day for me. The birth of our Lord is the reason we celebrate this day and … Continue reading →