Research into family history reveals legacy of faith A note from the writer: Looking back on the Church’s history, many of the parishioners here in the Diocese of Greensburg are descendants of immigrants whose homelands were scattered all over the…
Brothers share faith on WAOB airwaves BY ELISABETH SMITH Growing up in a family of 11 siblings with a rich Catholic faith, brothers Jim and Joe Parrish knew they should look to God when they felt lost. So, when both…
Seminarian John Torres, a long way from his native Brazil, finds a new home in the Diocese of Greensburg BY ROBIN MULL John Torres, 38, thought his life plans in Brazil were on track. He graduated from university with a…
St. Thomas More University Parish guides a vocational journey BY ELISABETH SMITH Growing up in the Pittsburgh suburb of Greentree, Courtney Alexander was active in the Church. Her mother insisted that she and her brother attend Mass every Sunday. They…
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When I look back on my religious formation as a youth, I think about how the Church was presented to those of my generation and before. Our neighborhood parishes were set up to be…
Teens, adults make a difference in lives of impoverished Appalachian residents BY MARY SEAMANS Summer for most teenagers means trips to the beach, fun with friends and relaxation. For a group of teens from St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City, and…
‘Divine intervention’ leads St. Mary, Mother of God parishioner to give gift of life BY CLIFF GORSKI Kristen Hughes-Marhefka likes to be a good gift-giver. She gives the gift of her time and talent at her parish, St. Mary, Mother…
GREENSBURG – July 14, 2022 – More than 120 young adult Catholics gathered with Bishop Larry J. Kulick at Christ Our Shepherd Center for a special interactive feedback and listening session. The session, “Creating the Immersive Experiences” allowed Bishop Kulick…
By Elisabeth Smith Third-grader Maddox Schnorr sat next to her little sister, first-grader Maisy, in their Catholic school uniforms. A grown-up asked them to share something new they have learned, and in unison, they proudly recited the Lord’s Prayer. “Our…
By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer TRAFFORD – May 1, 2022 – Bishop Larry J. Kulick, celebrant and homilist, proudly recognized 11 outstanding Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts from five troops and seven diocesan parishes during the annual Scout Convocation…
