I am part of a very great number of people who grew up with the Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mt. St. Macrina in Uniontown, Pa. As this wonderful event changed, evolved and grew … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to the United States is “a source of joy and gratitude,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the release of the full visit schedule by the Vatican, … Continue reading →

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia served as the principal consecrator for the ordination and installation of Reverend Edward C. Malesic as Fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The July 13 event was attended by an estimated 1,000 … Continue reading →

Supreme Court Decision on Marriage ‘A Tragic Error’ says USCCB President WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court decision, June 26, interpreting the U.S. Constitution to require all states to license and recognize same-sex “marriage” “is a tragic error that harms … Continue reading →

UDCCB President Welcomes Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’ The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, an assembly of Latin and Eastern Catholic hierarchs of the United States and U.S. Virgin Islands, jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the … Continue reading →

On June 4, 1905 +Father Alexis Pastelyi celebrated the area’s first Greek Catholic Divine Liturgy in Bobby Hall, located on Idaho Street in Farrell, in a multi-community area of western Pennsylvania which borders Ohio. Fastforward 110 years to Sunday, June … Continue reading →

On Sunday, June 14, the high school and college graduates of St. Michael Church, Hermitage, Pa. were recognized and honored at the Divine Liturgy celebrated by parish pastor Father Kevin E. Marks. Each graduate was given a certificate, icon, and … Continue reading →

In conjunction with their annual Flea Market on Saturday, June 6, the CAMEO Club of St. John Cathedral in Munhall, Pa. also held a “Famous Hoagie Sale.” Club members work assembly line style to prepare the tasty sandwiches, which are … Continue reading →

Priests and deacons from across the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh attended the annual Presbyteral (Clergy) Days May 26-27 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall, Pa. Although there is a pervasive spirituality present, the two day convocation is … Continue reading →

Giorgio Demetrio Gallaro Consecrated, Enthroned as Bishop of Piana Degli Albanesi Former Judicial Vicar for the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and Professor of Canon Law for the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril & Methodius Very Rev. George D. Gallaro has … Continue reading →