- Why did Bishop Zubik decide to launch Our Campaign for The Church Alive!?
When he was first installed as Bishop of Pittsburgh in 2007, Bishop Zubik asked a sincere question of himself and of every Catholic in our diocese: How excited are we about our faith? While optimistic about the future of our Catholic Church, he believes we have much work to do together to ensure that our Church is Alive and growing in faith. Continue reading
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OUR CAMPAIGN FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE! TOP 10 QUESTIONS
BEYOND OUR PARISH WALLS
Pope Francis recently challenged more than 1,000 bishops from around the world to get out of their cathedrals to spread the gospel and serve those most in need. Led by Bishop David Zubik, Catholics in the Diocese of Pittsburgh are already fulfilling this baptismal call through their enthusiastic support of Our Campaign for The Church Alive!
THE NEW EVANGELIZATION IN THE CHURCH ALIVE!
Saint Augustine, who studied the relationship between Christianity and secular society, said “Our hearts are restless until they rest in God.” His wisdom has been repeated for 17 centuries, but in America and across Europe, secularism once again is a growing force.
A CHURCH ALIVE! IN BUTLER AND BEYOND
When Father Harry Bielewicz learned that the Diocese of Pittsburgh was launching a historic initiative to grow the Church Alive, he looked beyond the walls of his three Butler churches and into the faces of the faithful and others in need.
EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Growing up in a small, working class family, Stephen Pergantis thought he had his future mapped out. He was going to become a physician and had accepted a full-ride scholarship to college. He planned to play basketball, and was dating a young woman. Then the Holy Spirit intervened.
STEPPING FORWARD IN FAITH: $50 MILLION MILESTONE REACHED
John Mitchell and Marleen Tucker admit they were a bit nervous when their pastor asked them to help raise money to address extraordinary needs in their parish and for the Church of Pittsburgh.
A CHILD SHALL LEAD US
In many ways, Isaiah Turner is a typical seven-year old boy. He loves to play baseball, basketball and football. Art is one of his favorite classes. He listens to his parents and does his chores without complaint.
CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS VITAL TO CHURCH ALIVE
Joe and Carol Dello Stritto are excited for another opportunity to put their faith into action.
Dave Farone says anything he can do for God or his church is rewarding.
Dennis and Regina Stover see an opportunity to evangelize and strengthen their parish.
BISHOP DAVID ZUBIK TALKS ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN FOR THE CHURCH ALIVE!
Our Campaign for The Church Alive! is our way to be the body of Christ in an even better way than we have been in the past.