“Our Nation’s enduring commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect demands that individuals and communities partner together to provide safe and nurturing environments for all of America’s daughters and sons. We must all join in the work of uplifting and … Continue reading
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53rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations: April 17
World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be observed on Sunday, April 17 (the third Paschal Sunday (of the Paralytic) in the Byzantine Catholic Church and Good Shepherd Sunday in the Latin churches). The purpose of this day is to … Continue reading
Choir to Present Paschal Program at the Cathedral
Celebrate final paschal Sunday, May 1; meet newest priests serving the Archeparchy MUNHALL — Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla and Cathedral Rector Very Rev. Archpriest Dennis M. Bogda invite the faithful to celebrate the final Sunday of Pascha – May … Continue reading
Safe Environment Workshops
It is time, once again, for all employees and volunteers of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh to renew their Safe Environment Training Certification. It has been twelve years since the Charter for the Protection of Children was approved. There is much … Continue reading
The Office of Protection of Children and Youth Announces . . .
NEW PERSONNEL • Mrs. Cynthia Corbett – Safe Environment Coordinator for the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh NEW PROGRAM • 2016 Safe Environment Workshop: “Protecting Our Children and Youth” (see informational PDF flyer) − Required for all Clergy, Employees, Staff, Catechists, Parents, … Continue reading
ORE to present “ABCs of a Beauty-full Life”
The Archeparchy of Pittsburgh’s Office of Religious Education (ORE) and Director Sister Marion Dobos, OSB welcome the public to the 13th annual Women’s Day of Reflection. The event will take place 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at St. Elias Church … Continue reading
USCCB committee honors ‘Martyrs of Charity’
A Statement From the Administrative Committee of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee issued a statement, March 8, honoring the work and the lives of the four religious sisters … Continue reading
FINAL NOTICE: BCW to Adopt Monthly Publication
In an effort to keep The BCW affordable for both subscribers and the publisher, Archbishop William, President of the Byzantine Catholic Press Associates, has made the decision to adopt a monthly publication schedule for The Byzantine Catholic World newspaper. With … Continue reading
Thoughts for Our Day
As human beings, the inner life of God is beyond our understanding. The Anaphora of St. John Chrysostom in the Divine Liturgy prays, “For you are God ineffable, inconceivable, invisible, incomprehensible, ever existing, yet ever the same.” What we know … Continue reading
North Huntingdon Parish Cantor Retires
George Mihalick Rendered 25 years of Faithful Service to St. Stephen Church On Sunday, January 31 the parish of St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church in North Huntingdon, Pa. gathered to celebrate the 25-plus years service of their cantor George Mihalick. … Continue reading
