Association of Pittsburgh Priests

08/12/2026

Join the APP for a fun evening of fellowship in a fascinating local historic site! APP Annual Summer Picnic - Friday, August 21, 5-8 pm.

Bigham House was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Chatham Village was one of America's original planned communities and still operates as a co-op. Join us to socialize and learn more about the APP and these historical treasures - and how we can all work together to protect human dignity.

RSVP here: https://www.associationofpittsburghpriests.com/event-6753925

08/09/2026

All are welcome to this August 10 event about what being a neighbor is all about.

What does being a neighbor mean in today's world?

Come explore this timely topic at this August 10 event sponsored by the Diocese of Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' prayer service honoring our diverse communities. Hear from Sister Janice Vanderneck, founder of Casa San Jose; Jacob Williamson, Diocese of Pittsburgh; and Jaime Martinez of Frontline Dignity.

St. Catherine of Sweden Church, Sts. Martha and Mary Parish, Allison Park. 6:30 PM on August 10th. Further details in flyer in comments. All are welcome.

08/05/2026

The Wisdom of St. Therese, the Little Flower, simple as it appears, difficult as it is to live out, offers a life-affirming way to live Jesus' teaching. Our recent speaker, Marisa Guerin, offers an insightful presentation suited for navigating personal life as well as the challenges of today’s polarized landscape.

To see it for the first time, to watch again to allow it to sink in, to share with friends.

Dr. Marisa Guerin - St Therese of Lisieux

06/29/2026

This BONUS APP Speaker Series Presentation, titled "Promoting Civilized Discourse on Immigration," could not be more timely.
Bishop Brendan Cahill is chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration and Bishop of Victoria Diocese in Texas.

"While people can honestly disagree about the ways to achieve these goals, we can all agree that we must urge our government officials to listen to the voices and concerns of the people they serve.”

All are welcome. Wednesday, July 1, 7 PM ET via Zoom. Register at https://www.associationofpittsburghpriests.com/.

05/25/2026

All are welcome! Elizabeth (Betty Anne) Donnelly will share her perspectives on the role of women in the Church, the cause for restoring women in the diaconate, and making women's voices heard through Catholic Women Preach.

Information and registration here: https://www.associationofpittsburghpriests.com/

05/16/2026

https://uscatholic.org/articles/202604/pittsburgh-advocacy-groups-use-rapid-response-to-stop-ice-raids/

Frontline Dignity's rapid-response approach to defending immigrants' rights offers a model that others across the nation can look to.

04/21/2026

Pope Francis died one year ago today, on Monday of the Octave of Easter. On this day, we remember his life and legacy. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

(CNS Photo/Paul Haring)

04/07/2026

Livestream Link: https://video.ibm.com/channel/Q4zW6rUvwPq

04/07/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EDAiQ52zb/

Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy.

04/06/2026

Easter greetings and helpful reminder from this Quaker in the UK that the rise of authoritarianism/fascism is a global concern with faith relevance.

This Easter, the message of hope, renewal, and resurrection stands in direct contradiction to the world being built around us. A narrow elite, which is overw...