Diocese of Pittsburgh News

As Serra Catholic High School transitions to a “president-principal” model of governance, Bishop David Zubik has appointed Timothy Chirdon as Serra’s president and Robert Childs as principal.

As Russian troops mass on the border of Ukraine, our Holy Father Pope Francis has called all people to pray for peace on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Ave Maria Academy in the South Hills will move temporarily to remote learning due to COVID cases and related staffing shortages.

Holy Family Catholic School in Plum has temporarily switched to remote learning, effective today, Thursday January 13, due to staffing issues related to COVID.

Four Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh will begin or extend remote learning into next week due to COVID cases or COVID-related staffing issues.

Two Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic Schools will shift to remote learning due to COVID-related issues.

In a continuing commitment to care for the health, safety, and spiritual well-being of the faithful in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Bishop David Zubik announces the following updated COVID-19 Safety Protocols for diocesan parishes.  These practices are effective January 7, 2022, and are to be continued until further notice. 

St. Benedict The Moor School (Hill District) will be closed for in-person instruction while repairs are being made to the school’s heating system.  The building will be without heat while the work is being done, and with the anticipated cold temperatures, it was decided to transition to virtual learning.

Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 at Saint Bede Catholic School (Point Breeze) will move to virtual learning Thursday, January 6 and Friday, January 7, 2022 due to COVID-19 related staffing issues. In-person learning will resume Monday, January 10.

Saint Gregory Catholic Elementary School (Zelienople) will conduct virtual learning this week, after the principal was informed that seven staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.