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Jane, who wishes to remain anonymous, stands silhouetted in the doorway of a church with pews on either side.

Faith and Religion

New ministries push LGBTQ Catholics to question: Can the church be an inclusive space?

by Chris Hedlin April 13, 2022September 7, 2022

Parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are creating LGBTQ ministries. LGBTQ Catholics share their hopes and concerns.

Rose and John Velgich-Figlar stand behind the ropes blocking off the front steps of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Hazelwood. The church has been closed since September 2020.

Faith and Religion

Why have some mergers in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh been smooth and others painful?

by Chris Hedlin August 16, 2021August 16, 2021