In light of increasing updates on and concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), Bishop
David Zubik has made the decision to cancel all weekday and Sunday Masses in the Diocese of
Pittsburgh effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until further notice.
Father Kevin Fazio of the Butler Area Catholic Parishes said that masses will be televised on the Armstrong Neighborhood Channel daily at 8 a.m. Only a priest, alter server, and camera operator will be inside the church. The mass will air at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
“Although in many ways it saddens me to make this decision, given the best advice from health
experts on federal, state, and local levels, I feel it is a necessary one at this time. I’m counting
on the understanding and cooperation of all in the Diocese of Pittsburgh as we pray for each
other,” Bishop Zubik said.
Bishop Zubik is calling for a special day of prayer in the Diocese of Pittsburgh on Wednesday,
March 25, 2020, the Feast of the Annunciation, a great feast of the Blessed Mother.
Directives about the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Penance, Confirmation,
Anointing of the Sick, as well as appropriate pastoral attention to funerals and weddings will be forthcoming Monday, March 16.
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