In this Feb. 28, 2020 file photo, Mayor David Depretis of Baldwin Borough brings in the sign announcing "Fish Fry Today," after Holy Angels parish sold out of fish in Pittsburgh, Pa. The parish church prepares 2,000 pounds of fish and often sells out early, according to organizer Cindy Depretis, who is married to the mayor. On March 12, Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik suggested that people enjoy the fish fries with a take-out order rather than dining in due to virus concerns.
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In this Feb. 28, 2020 file photo, Mayor David Depretis of Baldwin Borough brings in the sign announcing "Fish Fry Today," after Holy Angels parish sold out of fish in Pittsburgh, Pa. The parish church prepares 2,000 pounds of fish and often sells out early, according to organizer Cindy Depretis, who is married to the mayor. On March 12, Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik suggested that people enjoy the fish fries with a take-out order rather than dining in due to virus concerns.
(Pittsburgh) — The Roman Catholic diocese of Pittsburgh has announced plans to consolidate 61 parishes into 15 new parishes.
The mergers, to be completed July 1, will reduce the number of parishes in the diocese of Pittsburgh from 152 to 106.
Bishop David Zubik told parishioners in a letter that “This has not been a simple task” but spoke of the need for sacrifice and said “You are positioning your new parish for more effective ministry by addressing financial needs, sharing resources and allowing your clergy to focus on the spiritual work for which they were ordained.”
In December, the diocese announced plans to merge 26 parishes into eight new parishes. Officials said the mergers followed “extensive consultation” with laity in all parishes, including 329 parish meetings across the diocese in 2017.
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