Bishop David Zubik has appointed Lauren Martin as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Pittsburgh effective July 1, 2024. Martin brings with her extensive experience in Catholic educational leadership.

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'As an already terrible war in the Middle East threatens to escalate, I ask everyone to pray for peace in the lands of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; of Ishmael and Hagar; of Jesus, Mary and Joseph,' Bishop Zubik said.

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'We turn to our faith for comfort and strength as we watch the intense rescue efforts unfold in Baltimore. May we join in prayer for all those involved and impacted by this tragic event,' Bishop Zubik said.

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This year, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, is also Ash Wednesday, one of the most sacred days of the year for all Christians. It's the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer and penance meant to help convert our minds and hearts back to God.

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Pittsburgh City Council passed a proclamation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, commending the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for its commitment to excellent spiritual and academic education as it celebrates Catholic Schools Week.

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The 2024 superintendent’s report for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh shows that schools that are thriving, with 2023 test scores exceeding national standards by wide margins.

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After nearly five years of leadership as Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Michelle Peduto has made the heartfelt decision to retire from her position effective June 30, 2024.

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Auxiliary Bishop William Waltersheid will celebrate a festive Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass on the evening of Tues., Dec. 12, 2023, in Saint Paul Cathedral.

Everyone is welcome to attend the celebration.
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Bishop David Zubik announced today that two parishes will merge on January 1, 2024 to create one new parish.

The new parish is: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina Parish (Bloomfield/Garfield/Lawrenceville).

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Bishop David Zubik is out of surgery and is in recovery. His surgeon indicated that everything went as expected. The bishop will be in the hospital for a few days and then continue his recovery at the Pastoral Center.

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Bishop David Zubik is scheduled for a spinal surgery Monday, November 20, 2023.

The surgery is intended to address continuing problems with collapsing discs.

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Bishop David A. Zubik has appointed Matthew J. Stoessel as president of Central Catholic High School in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

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The arm of Saint Jude the Apostle, a sacred relic from the Vatican, will be at two sites in the Diocese of Pittsburgh for public veneration on Friday and Saturday. The 100-city U.S. tour is the first time the relic has left Italy.

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Bishop David Zubik has asked all people of faith to join a worldwide effort to pray for peace in the Middle East on Tuesday, October 17.

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We were made aware of a vehicle collision this morning in Dravosburg involving a school van from Serra Catholic High School and a car. We are heartbroken to confirm that a 15-year-old Serra Catholic student died as a result.

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Bishop David Zubik has appointed Jennifer Kaniecki MacNeil as President of Saint Joseph High School (Natrona Heights) effective September 1, 2023.

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Following the devastating explosion in Plum that took the lives of five people, critically injured one, and left a community heartbroken, Bishop David Zubik will lead a Holy Hour on Tuesday, August 15, at 7:30 PM, at Saint John the Baptist Church.

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On Aug. 11 the Diocese of Pittsburgh celebrates its 180th anniversary. Bishop Zubik will mark this anniversary on Aug. 13 at the Manifesting the Kingdom Awards in St. Paul Cathedral, where he will honor current laity and clergy for exceptional service.
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'My hope is that today’s verdict will bring closure to so much pain on the victim’s families, to all our Jewish sisters and brothers and on all in the southwestern Pennsylvania community and beyond,' Bishop Zubik said.

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'Just as Pope Francis asked all people to pray silently over him at the time of his election, I now ask all people of faith to pray for him as he recovers following surgery today,' Bishop Zubik said.

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