News Releases

The Bishop David A. Zubik: Church Alive! Scholarship has been established to help students in diocesan Catholic high schools who are excited about their faith to display it in exemplary ways.

On July 14 at 2:30 p.m. in Saint Paul Cathedral, Bishop Mark A. Eckman will be installed as the 13th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. All are welcome to attend.

To thank the faithful for his tenure as the 12th Bishop of Pittsburgh, Bishop David Zubik will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at Saint Paul Cathedral at 7 p.m. on July 10. All are welcome. Bishop Mark Eckman will succeed him as the 13th Bishop of Pittsburgh on July 14.

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Brian D. Fernandes as President of Bishop Canevin High School, effective July 1, 2025. This appointment comes with the full support of the Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Inc. Board of Directors and the Bishop Canevin High School Board of Directors.

Bishop David A. Zubik, Diocese of Pittsburgh, will ordain two men to the priesthood during a Mass of Ordination on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood (Fifth Avenue at N. Craig Street, Pittsburgh 15213).

In these uncertain and fragile moments, I invite everyone to join me in praying for peace. May our hearts resist fear and turn instead toward hope, compassion and unity.

I was saddened to learn of the death of Bishop Lawrence Brandt, Bishop Emeritus of Greensburg. His many years of service leave a legacy marked by fidelity, intelligence, and strength.

On behalf of the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, I extend sincere condolences to Bishop Kulick and the entire Greensburg diocesan family. We give thanks for Bishop Brandt’s life and priestly witness.

The Holy See announced today at 6:00 a.m. local time that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop David A. Zubik, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 this past September. At the same time, the Holy Father has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Mark A. Eckman as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Bishop David Zubik has appointed Jonathan M. (Jon) Cuniak as the next Regional Superintendent for South Regional Catholic Elementary Schools, Inc., effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Cuniak currently serves as Regional Superintendent for the East Region and brings 25 years of experience in Catholic education and leadership.