A person associated with one of the kindergarten classes at Archangel Gabriel Catholic School (McKees Rocks/Robinson) has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, all members of that class will participate in virtual learning for the next 14 days.

There are two new COVID-19 situations, and two updates in cases announced earlier this week from schools within the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. With an abundance of caution and a focus on keeping school communities safe, actions are taken based on medical guidance as offered through those health agencies.

Twenty-three students in an eighth grade homeroom and nearly 50 people involved with the football program at St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School in Upper St. Clair will quarantine for 14 days and continue classes online. This action comes after the school was notified that a second person tested positive for COVID-19.

The Holy Father’s recent comments on the passage of a law for civil unions for homosexual persons reflect his pastoral approach to persons who may be on the peripheries of society. His comments in no way signal a departure from the teaching of the Catholic Church concerning marriage or homosexuality. It speaks, rather, of a pastoral approach to these issues.

Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania Department of Health protocols, along with recommendations from the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Health Department, all 27 people involved with the North Catholic Varsity Boys Soccer Team will quarantine for 14 days. Student athletes will continue classes online.

Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania Department of Health protocols, and recommendations from the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Health Department, Serra Catholic High School football practices and games are suspended for 14 days.

A first-grade student at St. Bede School in Point Breeze has tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, all first graders will participate in virtual learning for the next 14 days.

Parishes in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh will be allowed to increase attendance at Masses to 50% maximum capacity at each Mass effective this weekend, October 3-4, 2020. 

“While I urge all the faithful of our diocese, both the laity and the clergy, to help build a better society by exercising their right to vote, it is not my role nor can it ever be for me to tell anyone for whom to vote.  As Church, we must be about addressing issues grounded on our faith and tradition,” Bishop Zubik said.

Beginning this Sunday, September 20, 2020, the Diocese of Pittsburgh will shift to offering one livestream Mass per week from the Boyle Hall Chapel at Saint Paul Seminary with Bishop David Zubik. The Mass can be viewed live Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on the diocesan YouTube channel.

Serra Catholic High School has moved all students to online learning due to being notified that two students tested positive for COVID-19.  The school building will remain closed through Monday, September 14, 2020. Additionally, out of an abundance of caution all sports program will be suspended through the weekend. 

Bishop David A. Zubik is asking all people of faith in Southwestern Pennsylvania to pray and fast for racial reconciliation on Wednesday, September 9, the memorial day of St. Peter Claver, patron of interracial justice.

Laetitia Bridges brings a wealth of pastoral and professional experience to the diocese

Later start date gives elementary teachers more time to prepare

The Diocese of Pittsburgh Chrism Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in recognition of the Feast Day of Saint John Vianney, the patron of parish priests.

What a blessing for the Diocese of Cleveland, although a loss for the Diocese of Greensburg and Pittsburgh with our Holy Father’s appointment of Bishop Edward Malesic to Cleveland. 

An employee at Blessed Trinity Parish in the South Hills has tested positive for the coronavirus. Out of an abundance of caution, churches and other buildings in the parish will be closed for extra cleaning and sanitizing.

A parishioner at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Bentleyville received a positive result from a COVID-19 test today. 

The Diocese of Pittsburgh applied for and obtained a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of $2.5 million used to fund payroll for employees. The federal monies enabled the diocese to avoid, delay, and lessen furloughs and permanent reduction in staffing that supports parishes and schools.

In response to ongoing challenges presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop David Zubik announced a reorganization of pastoral staff, and a relocation of central administration operations.