PGHPRIEST

03/02/2026

Our St. Andrew's Dinner was a great success! Over 600 men were recommended for the Called By Name Initiative and 110 were able to attend the St. Andrew's Dinner on March 1st where they were able to meet and talk with Bishop Mark Eckman and listen to several talks.

The Vocations office will continue to host events as part of the Called By Name Initiative throughout the year. Our next upcoming event is the St. Joseph Guild on April 12.

May God assist these men as they discern the Lord's call in their lives!

01/06/2026

Called by Name is more than a program...it’s a moment of faith.

In just a few weeks, parishioners across the Diocese of Pittsburgh are invited to pray and name men who show the gifts of a future priest.

You may be the voice God uses to say, “Come, follow me.”

🕊 Pray for vocations
✍️ Write the name of a man God may be calling
⛪ Cards available in all parishes Jan 24–25

For more information on this initiative, visit pghpriest.com/vocation-events

12/17/2025

Be on the lookout: Called by Name is coming to parishes across the Diocese of Pittsburgh

This January, the Diocese of Pittsburgh Vocation Office is launching Called by Name, a vocation initiative that invites parishioners to help encourage young men who may be open to God’s call to the priesthood.

🕊 January 17–24
Parishioners are invited to pray and reflect on the men in their parish, school, or family who show faith, leadership, and a heart for service.

📝 January 24–25 (at Mass)
Called By Name cards will be available in the pews at each parish. Parishioners may write the name of a young man they believe God may be calling and return the card during Mass.

📬 What happens next?
Each man recommended will receive a personal letter of encouragement from Bishop Eckman and an invitation to the Saint Andrew Dinner on March 1, an opportunity to learn more about priestly discernment.

This program isn’t about pressure, it’s about prayer, encouragement, and helping young men recognize that the Church sees their gifts.

Watch for more information in your parish bulletin and at Mass in the coming weeks!

09/23/2025

🎶 So proud of our very own seminarian Peter Henkels and his band The Branches! Their second album drops October 1st! 🙌

👉 Follow their page and hit the link in their bio to head to YouTube -- set a reminder for the premiere so you don’t miss it! ✨

Album #2 drops in two weeks!

Like Twigs But Softer is a compilation of our more meditative songs aimed to draw the listener into greater contemplation of their relationship with God, His Angels, and His Saints.

Join us for a YouTube premiere the evening of October 1st to experience the album as a whole before it goes live on streaming services! Follow the link in our bio to YouTube and set up a notification for the premiere!

08/08/2025

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉
39th Annual Luncheon benefiting the Seminarians of the Diocese of Pittsburgh!
Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Pittsburgh Diocese

📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025
📍 Diocese of Pittsburgh Pastoral Center (O’Connor Hall)
2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
🚗 Handicapped accessible & plenty of parking!

🕙 10:00 AM – Early Bird Players
🍽️ 12:00 PM – Delicious Buffet Luncheon

Buffet Includes: Chicken Parmesan, Baked Salmon, Pasta, Potatoes, Sides, Desserts & more!

🎟️ Enjoy raffles, Chinese auction, bake sale, and door prizes – all for a great cause!
💵 $30 donation | All reservations due by September 5, 2025

📞 For tickets or more info: Contact Laraine McGinnis
📧 [email protected] | 📱 724-263-2161

08/07/2025

📣 Interested in fostering vocations in your parish?
Want to support the next generation of priests, sisters, and brothers?

Join us for HUNDREDFOLD Workshop for Parishioners 🙌

📍 Diocese of Pittsburgh Pastoral Center
📅 Saturday, September 6th at 8:00 A.M.
🥪 Lunch provided | No cost to attend

✨ Open to priests, deacons, religious, Catholic school staff, youth ministers, and YOU — if you're passionate about vocations in your parish!

💬 Please talk to your parish pastor about signing up for this event before registering at pghpriest.com/vocation-events!

07/15/2025

🎢 See you TOMORROW at Catholic Kennywood Day! 🙌
Join us at Pavilion 5 for, Mass, music, and more!
We can’t wait to celebrate faith and fun with you! 💛🎡🎶

07/11/2025

Thank you, Bishop Zubik for your faithful leadership of our diocese and for being an inspiration and role model to our seminarians thought the years! Your unwavering dedication to the Diocese of Pittsburgh has left a lasting impact on many.

May this next chapter be filled with peace, joy, and the love of those you’ve served so generously!

07/10/2025

🗓️➡️🎉A WEEK FROM TODAY!!

🎢 From Noah’s Ark… to the Thunderbolt?!

Only at Catholic Kennywood Day can you go from scripture to screaming & still make it to confession at 3:00 PM! 😂🙏

✝️ Catch our newly ordained priests, Fr. Alec and Fr. Dan, offering confessions in the park at Pavilion 5

Bishop Mark Eckman who will be installed as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh the Monday prior to Catholic Kennywood Day will preside Mass at Kennywood at 4:30 P.M.

Visit pghpriest.com/vocation-events for tickets + info! Meal tickets & T-Shirts are still available

07/03/2025

June may have just ended, but our hearts are still full of joy from the incredible gift of celebrating two beautiful ordinations — one to the transitional diaconate and one to the priesthood. 🙏

Each moment was a powerful witness to God's faithfulness and the generous "yes" of those answering His call.

Let us continue to pray for the men who were ordained this past month — may God strengthen and guide them in their ministry ahead!