


Faith During Crisis: Lord, Have Mercy!
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

Global pandemic changes liturgies worldwide
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



Catholic schools among first to stay connected with students
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


A message from Bishop Malesic
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
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


Families invited: Log on to virtual Easter basket blessing
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
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
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

Praying the Rosary
Praying the Rosary with the Steele Family Pray the Rosary along with a local family! Hosted by Fr. Tyler Bandura, this video explains the importance of staying connected to your faith during this crisis and features the Steele family and their 5 children, who sit together as a family each evening to say the Rosary.
Plenary Indulgence
The Holy Father grants indulgence to coronavirus patients, caretakers, and those who pray for them By Father Tyler Bandura Plenary Indulgence Offered to those who suffer from the coronavirus, and to those who care for them, especially health care workers and family members. In these days, Pope Francis is very much aware of those who are suffering and has urged the Church to pray without ceasing for those who are sick with the coronavirus. The Church, following the example of her Divine Master, has always had the care of the sick at heart. Sadly, we know that this is a

Diocese Responds to Crisis
With an ever-changing situation, including suspension of Masses and postponement of liturgies and events, Bishop Edward C. Malesic encourages the faithful to stay connected to their faith in a letter to the diocese. DIOCESE RESPONDS TO CRISIS Bishop: Church will accompany faithful during challenging time As measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) intensified, the Diocese of Greensburg began a series of responses to support Catholics and their families. Bishop Edward C. Malesic, after consulting with the Presbyteral Council and senior staff, suspended celebration of Mass, closed Catholic schools, postponed THE WELL men’s conference, and suspended a wide

Coronavirus Resources to help you stay connected to your faith
PRAY ALONG ROSARY VIDEO: Praying the Rosary is one way to stay connected with your faith while public celebrations of the Rosary are suspended. Multimedia Content Manager Jordan Whiteko visited with the Steele family of Irwin to see how they pray the Rosary. You can pray along with them March 23 by watching his video at www.www.theaccentonline.org or on the diocesan website. The Steeles are parishioners of St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City. Two of their children also attend Queen of Angels Catholic School, North Huntingdon. Pictured above are parents Christopher and Amelia with, from left: Augustine, 4, Julius, 12, Adaleigh,
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