St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

03/13/2026

It is with great sadness that we share that Sister Celeste Hupert, CSFN, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, March 11. Sr. Celeste assisted Fr. Tom Schaefer for many years at our parish.

The viewing and funeral will both occur on Saturday, March 14. Visitation from Noon to 1:00 PM at St. Theresa of Avila Church, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mass of Resurrection at 1:00 PM.

In blessed repose, grant, O Lord, eternal rest to your departed servant Sr. Celeste and remember her forever!

Sister Celeste Isabelle Hupert, a member of the Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 76 years, died March 11, 2026, at age 92. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was an educator in elementary and secondary schools in Pittsburgh, Ohio, and Michigan. She also served as a Religious

02/23/2026

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, Fr. Tyler blessed three new tetrapod icons. These will be enthroned and venerated during the various feasts of St. John the Baptist throughout the year.

01/25/2026

Well, I was actually skeptical the snow would bring this much SNOW. Since in the past we get the hype but hardly get anything. I apologize to the weather people for my optimism. So glad we don’t need to be out in this craziness.
I’m keeping everyone who needs to be out there in my prayers. Please be safe and stay warm. AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK! Especially, public transportation (snow removal) and safety and health care workers. (As I was one of you in my past life.) 🩺🚑🚓🚔 (I can’t believe there isn’t a snow plow) ❄️❄️💓💓

01/22/2026

12/10/2025

In blessed repose, grant, O Lord, eternal rest to your departed servant the priest Alexis and remember him forever!

Share memories & support the family

12/06/2025

It is with great sadness that we share that Monsignor Alexis Mihalik, former pastor of our parish, fell asleep in the Lord earlier this week.

The viewing and funeral will both occur on Saturday, December 13. Calling hours from 9 to 11 AM at Infant of Prague Byzantine Church, Boardman, OH.

Funeral Liturgy at 11 AM.
Bereavement Dinner after Liturgy.
Interment at Ss. Peter and Paul parish cemetery, Dunlo, PA.

In blessed repose, grant, O Lord, eternal rest to your departed servant the priest Alexis and remember him forever!

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

I forgot to put these on here. St. Michael the Archangel. Also sorry I didn’t wish family and friends a happy St. Michael feast day. God bless you. St. Michael please watch over them. 💕❤️☦️🙏

11/05/2025