In order to better preserve and foster our chant tradition, the Metropolitan Cantor Institute (MCI) has been working with the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril & Methodius in Pittsburgh to collect information about these important leaders in our church. Now we are turning to you for assistance.
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Father Vasyl Banyk and Family Welcomed Parishioners had much to celebrate as their new shepherd, Father Vasyl Banyk, was officially installed as pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Sykesville and administrator of Nativity of the Mother of God Parish in … Continue reading →

Special blessing will be given to all in attendance The Annual Saint Nicholas Celebration will mark its 60th Anniversary this year. The charity dinner, which is held for the benefit of the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius, … Continue reading →

Closing service November 17 UNIONTOWN, PA — In response to Pope Francis’ call for all Catholics to seek the mercy of God through a Jubilee Year of Mercy, Archbishop William Skurla of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh opened a special Holy … Continue reading →

Conscience, knowledge a Winning Team From the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference “As the executive director of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, I know first-hand what an informed and active Catholic citizenry can mean to the advancement of important public policies. Catholics can … Continue reading →

Take time to Pray for Priestly, Diaconal, Monastic Vocations National Vocation Awareness Week 2016 will be celebrated across the U.S. November 6 through 12. All Catholics are urged to pray for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated (monastic) men … Continue reading →

by Tony Magliano A l l o w me to share with you one of the highpoints of my life – a short, yet deeply enriching encounter with a saint. Nearly 30 years ago, I worked at Catholic Charities of … Continue reading →

Beatified Hierarchs Subject of Commissioned Word by Kathe Kress On Friday August 26 the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius marked a new academic year with an Opening Day Divine Liturgy. Protosyncellus Very Rev. Andrew Deskevich, representing Bishop … Continue reading →

Clergy of the Greater Pittsburgh Presbytery once again will be donning their chef’s hats and aprons to cook and serve pasta at the third Deanery Pasta Dinner. Back by popular demand, and under the expert direction of head chef Father … Continue reading →

30th Moleben for the causes to be held at Cathedral PITTSBURGH, PA — The Archieparchial Office of Beati- fication and Canonization will mark its 30th Annual Prayer Service for the Causes of Beatification and Canonization for the four Holy Ruthenian … Continue reading →