Coronavirus Resources: Stay Connected To Your Faith

GREENSBURG — To help people of faith come together in prayer during this crisis, the Diocese of Greensburg is producing a one-hour Divine Mercy special broadcast to air on WTAE-TV, Channel 4, Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. The program will be available immediately afterward on the diocese’s website and at TheAccentOnline.org. Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead the service, “Faith During Crisis: Lord, Have Mercy!” He will reflect on the meaning of Divine Mercy and lead the praying of the Divine Mercy chaplet. Citing the U.S. Navy hospital ships, Comfort and Mercy, that are providing humanitarian assistance during the

Questions and answers with Father Michael P. Sikon By Mary Seamans Multimedia Coordinator The celebration of the Paschal Triduum marks the holiest days of the Church year.  The saving events that we celebrate invite the faithful to give glory to the Father as we commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This year the coronavirus challenges us to celebrate the mysteries of Christ with reasonable limitations and in cooperation with directives from government and health officials to stem the spread of the virus. The unique liturgical changes experienced this year derive from recent instructions provided by

Easter Bread Video Easter Frittata Video

Catholic schools among first to stay connected with students By Melissa Williams Brown Contributing Writer GREENSBURG — All Catholic schools in the diocese were prepared to implement distance learning when schools in Pennsylvania were ordered closed by Gov. Tom Wolf because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Principals of the 12 Catholic schools probably never imagined how a distance learning test run on the one snow day of the year would soon become the norm for educating their students. Dr. Maureen Marsteller, super-intendent of Catholic schools, said the principals worked together with teachers and families as a faith community to figure

Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus  the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. … go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ …” Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples.       Mt 28:5-8 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:   Mary Magdalene and the other Mary

FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL HOLY WEEK, EASTER Coronavirus changes the way Catholics worship GREENSBURG — Bishop Edward C. Malesic announced today (March 27, 2020) that Holy Week in the Diocese of Greensburg will be celebrated by a “virtual” community of faith.  Bishop Malesic is detailing a plan to help the nearly 140,000 Catholics in Westmoreland, Armstrong, Indiana and Fayette counties, who this year will join millions of Catholics around the world as they prepare for the Easter celebration of the victory of life over death from their homes. Bishop Malesic said we must use the Easter season to stay connected to our

At Home Prayer Service with the Smith family

Families invited: Log on to virtual Easter basket blessing By Robin Mull Director of Marketing The blessing of the Easter basket on Holy Saturday is an Eastern European tradition that brings grandparents, parents and children together for one reason: to prepare for the resurrection of Jesus.  “The traditional blessing of the basket is a way for us to say ‘thank you’ for what God has given us,” says Father Tyler J. Bandura, chaplain of Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School.  “The blessing of the basket is also a way for parents to teach their children that all gifts come to

Forming a Habit of Prayer “If you find it hard to pray, don’t give up. Be still; make space for God to come in; let Him look at you, and He will fill you with His peace.” — Pope Francis Twitter message, March 26, 2020 By Christie Smith Director of Youth Ministry As a parent of three teenagers and as the director of youth ministry in the diocese, I have always tried to instill in my children and other young people a habit of prayer. Now more than ever, developing a family habit of prayer is exceedingly important. Many of

Coronavirus Brings About First-Ever Virtual Holy Week Services Bishop Edward C. Malesic announced today (March 27, 2020) that Holy Week in the Diocese of Greensburg will be celebrated by a “virtual” community of faith.  Bishop Malesic is detailing a plan to help the nearly 140,000 Catholics in Westmoreland, Armstrong, Indiana and Fayette counties, who this year will join millions of Catholics around the world as they prepare for the Easter celebration of the victory of life over death from their homes. Bishop Malesic said we must use the Easter season to stay connected to our faith and be ready to