Reminding recipients that their awards are not recognition for them alone, but are meant to honor the people who assist them in their work, Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt presented papal honors ...

A document on the new evangelization from the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis exhorts Catholics at all levels in the church to step up to invite Catholics who have stopped practicing their faith to do so once again.

Archbishop Terrence Prendergast of the Archdiocese of Ottawa, Canada, will receive an honorary degree and give the main address at the 166th annual commencement of Saint Vincent Seminary May 11 at 5 p.m. in the St. Vincent Archabbey Basilica.

As the Diocesan Lenten Appeal approaches its final stages, parishioners who have not yet had an opportunity to make a pledge are encouraged to do so before the end of May.

The following parishioners from the diocese received completion certificates for Pathways 2011-12 at a closing retreat May 5 at the Bishop William G. Connare Center, near Greensburg ...

The Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) collection will be taken May 19-20 in the Diocese of Greensburg.

The Bishop Connare Emblem was presented to a woman for the first time at the annual Scout Convocation and Mass May 6 at the Bishop William G. Connare Center.

Joseph Benamati of Homer City received the Silver St. George award from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) ...

Just in time for Mother’s Day, U.S. Catholic parishes will be able to celebrate the new Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb.

Amid the deluge of information and nonstop chatter in today’s media, the church needs to help people find safe havens of silence, Pope Benedict XVI said.

As Chinese and U.S. diplomats sought a resolution to the diplomatic crisis surrounding Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, many Chinese-Americans turned their attention to the nature of Chen’s dissent.

Acknowledging that "much work still needs to be done in restoring the health of our local church," Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia announced May 4 that five of the 26 priests suspended ...

Gospel reading: Jn 15:9-17

Gospel reading: Jn 17:11b-19

As summer slowly approaches and our college students return home from school, I am reminded of a song written by Catholic musician and songwriter Steven Angrisano titled "Welcome Home."

There is a time to grieve, yet current culture is inclined to quickly move through it to get to happy.

The following ministries are open to people in need throughout the diocese.

In the days immediately before and after a loved one dies, time may slow to a crawl or pass in a flash. But how can people be sure to do or say the things ...

Helping others cope with their grief is difficult, even if you have experienced your own tragic loss. But knowing what to say or what not to say can help you comfort the griever without causing additional pain.

For many young children, it’s hard enough learning arithmetic and proper grammar. But grappling with grief after losing a loved one is in a whole other realm of difficulty.

Military chaplains not only help soldiers handle loss, they also make sure these men and women can continue their duties in the midst of tragedies.

When most people think of holidays and special occasions, they envision themselves among family and friends.

Michael Barkowski, a parishioner of St. Joseph Parish, New Kensington, has been named the 38th annual winner of the President’s Award at Saint Vincent College.

A gift from the Rose Sweeney Melenyzer Estate is providing multiple benefits for Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School today and will continue to do so for years to come.

A night of artistic delights by students from Catholic schools in the diocese will be held at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School May 16.

God wants us to honor Mary on earth as she is honored in heaven, not merely in our private devotions, but also by public gatherings in her honor. As we enter the month of May, we may want to think of ways to show honor to Mary.

If you are looking for greater joy in life, take to heart this sage insight by the German poet and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: "There is no such thing as a trifle; a simple detail may reveal a universe."