Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius

09/06/2026

Discover God's plan for you at “Come and See”!
Men ages 18 to 35 are invited to this weekend retreat from
Friday, 6 November until Sunday, 8 November 2026

To be a priest... Don't you have to give up everything- your family, your friends, the things you enjoy? Don't you have to be super holy, super smart, or somehow “different”? Our “Come and See” weekend can help you in your discernment of a priestly vocation.
Every young man must eventually make some hard decisions- college, career, marriage, family, religious life. How do I know what's right? Does God care what I decide? If you've ever thought about the priesthood, it's worth taking a weekend to learn how to listen to God's plans for your future. The Byzantine Catholic seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius is hosting a come and see weekend retreat for men ages 18 to 35 who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood in the Byzantine Catholic Church. The event runs from 5:00 PM (EST) on Friday evening 6 November through 4:00 PM EST on Sunday afternoon, 8 November 2026 at the Seminary (3605 Perrysville Avenue) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The weekend retreat is free of charge, and it includes sharing liturgical worship services and meals with the Seminary community, an introduction to the Seminary's Program of Priestly Formation, a tour of the Seminary, gatherings with the seminarians, talks, and a panel discussion. The retreat is conducted in a “no pressure - no hard sell” environment. The atmosphere is prayerful, positive, and fraternal.
Any man seeking further information or wishing to register for this come and see weekend retreat of discovery is encouraged to contact his vocation director and use the online registration at https://bcs.edu/come-and-see-2026/.

08/14/2026

As part of the “Faith and Fun Day” offered by the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh on July 27, altar servers and their families toured our Seminary and participated in a talk on vocations. A lively exchange of questions and answers followed.

07/06/2026

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07/03/2026

Thinking about auditing a class? Interested in desert monastics or patristics? Click here to see our slate of online classes for fall 2026. Hurry because applications to audit (or take for credit) are due by July 20th:

Registration is open for students who have spoken with their advisors prior to registering. For assistance in registering, contact the Seminary Registrar (for on-campus) at 412-321-8383 or [email protected] for online […]

06/30/2026

We are delighted to welcome Very Reverend Vasyl Symyon as our new Director of Human Formation. He will be joining us soon and working with aspirants and seminarians this upcoming academic year.

06/26/2026

Do you have a plan for the blessings God has given you? Our free Personal Estate Planning Kit can help! It’s a simple, step-by-step way to plan ahead, protect those you love and continue the mission and mandate of our Lord Jesus Christ for years to come.

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06/22/2026

Seven men from the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh were ordained to the subdiaconate yesterday at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Munhall. Randy Tomko, Christopher Cain, Alex Broussard, Chad Durante, Michael Bracelin, Andrew Clayton and Lucas Wynn. Axios!

06/13/2026

New entry on the Byzantine Typikon in the Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology by Fr. David Petras:

The Typicon provides the liturgical structure for the various services of the Byzantine churches. The present article presents an outline of its complex development and the basic lineaments of its structure.

06/08/2026

The newly ordained priests for the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh: Fr. Nicholas Krivacs and Fr. Mark LeRoy. Axios!

06/02/2026

Logos TV of Presov, Slovakia has produced a documentary of Archbishop William which was launched for his 70th birthday on June 1st. Available for free viewing:

From a small mining town in northern Minnesota to the cathedra of the Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh, Archbishop William Skurla has devoted his life to se...