Metropolitan Archbishop-elect
William C. Skurla

Metropolitan Archbishop-elect William C. Skurla, D.D. has been appointed as the fifth Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh and head of the Byzantine Catholic (Ruthenian) Metropolitan Church sui iuris of Pittsburgh, the only Eastern Catholic Metropolitan Church sui iuris (self-governing) in the United States. His enthronement is scheduled for April 18, 2012.

The Byzantine Metropolitan Church sui iuris of Pittsburgh consists of an archeparchy and three eparchies:

Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
established September 1, 1924

Eparchy of Passaic
established July 31, 1963

Eparchy of Parma
established February 21, 1969

Holy Protection of Mary Eparchy of Phoenix
(formerly the Eparchy of Van Nuys)
established March 9, 1982


Day by Day

by parishioner Becki Kinch
January 27 - Distractions

God asks for all of us. When we pray, He wants our full attention. Distractions are many times hard to avoid, especially for a parent, roommates, pet owner, a soldier. . .The world does not stop, even when we wish to. However, the key to devotion is to be able to give yourself to God amid distractions, not without. We must set our minds so intently on God that we can work at a Christ-like autopilot in times of stress and diversion. Spend time with God. Learn His Word, His Character, His Nature, and Love. Then turn your distractions into works of praise. Thank God for Your purpose. Be confident in Your mission. Rest in His Truth and become rich in the Spirit of Christ. - Becki

In the service of the Lord, work not halfheartedly but with conscientiousness and an eager spirit. - Romans 12:11



Eastern Catholic, Roman Catholic, Orthodox

Above is a brief introduction to Eastern Catholic Churches narrated by Fr. Tom Loya, created by The Office of Religious Education, The Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma.



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