March 18, 2026 Clergy Official

Bishop Mark A. Eckman, Bishop of Pittsburgh, is making the announcement of the following clergy appointments: 
 
RETIREMENT
 
The Reverend Robert J. Cedolia has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as Pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace Parish effective July 13, 2026.  At the same time Father Cedolia has been granted permission to begin retirement with continued residence at Saint John Vianney Manor.  
 
The Reverend Francis M. Kurimsky has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as Pastor of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and Chaplain to Robert Morris University effective July 13, 2026.  At the same time Father Kurimsky has been granted permission to begin retirement with residence at Holy Family Parish. 
 
The Reverend Joseph G. Luisi has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as parish chaplain at Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish effective July 1, 2026.  At the same time Father Luisi has been granted permission to begin retirement and has made arrangements for a private residence during retirement.  
 
The Reverend John R. Rushofsky has been granted permission to resign from his current assignment as Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish effective July 13, 2026.  At the same time Father Rushofsky has been granted permission to begin retirement and has made arrangements for a private residence during retirement.