One-of-a-Kind Saint Charbel Spiritual Center Opens in Pittsburgh
The center, which is adjacent to Our Lady of Victory Maronite Parish, also includes a library filled with more than 10,000 books on spirituality and a relic of St. Sharbel Makhlouf.
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St. Anthony’s Chapel — Where the Dead Live and the Dying Find New Life
At St. Anthony’s Chapel in Pittsburgh, the dead lie round — more than 5,000 of them.
Pittsburgh’s Newest Personal Parish Shines Light on the Black Catholic Tradition
The Black Catholic tradition comes from Black Catholics and is open to all, but parish closures risk losing a treasure to be shared.
Cardinal Wuerl Knew of Archbishop McCarrick's Abuse Allegations in 2004
The Jan. 10 disclosure from the Diocese of Pittsburgh is the first confirmation by Church authorities that Cardinal Wuerl was aware of allegations against the disgraced ex-cardinal before June 2018.
After Synagogue Shooting, Pittsburgh Bishop Pleads for Prayer, End to Anti-Jewish Bigotry
The shooting took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue, a Conservative Jewish congregation in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Bishop David Zubik said the diocese and the synagogue’s relationship has been “close over many years.”
Federal Agents Serve Subpoenas to Pennsylvania Catholic Dioceses
A Church official said the scope of the investigation does not seem to include conspiracy or other institutional charges.
Cardinal Wuerl's Resignation a Case of Lost Credibility
COMMENTARY: His resignation Oct. 12 was due more than anything else to the fact that his priests didn’t believe he was telling the truth about Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.
Cardinal Wuerl Recognizes Calls for ‘New Leadership’ – Proposes Season of Healing
The Cardinal gave no indication that he would resign as criticism of his leadership mounts in the wake of the Pennsylvania grand jury report and allegations about Theodore McCarrick’s sexually predatory behavior.
‘What Do You Want to Know?’ The Catholic Reaction to Bishops and Sex Abuse
ANALYSIS: Anyone who finds it difficult to understand the anger and resentment of Catholics toward their bishops in recent weeks need look no further than a 2011 story involving the bishop of Allentown.
What Did Cardinal Wuerl Know About an Alleged Abuser, and How Did He Respond?
Did the cardinal, who served as Pittsburgh’s bishop from 1988-2006, know about serial abuser Ernest Paone’s past when he endorsed the priest’s continued ministry?
