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General Summary: The Hospitality Assistant supports the overall mission of the Kearns Spirituality Center by their very presence. This opportunity in ministry will enhance guests experience through simple kindness, and attention to individual needs. Opportunities for growth and development may be available based on organizational needs.

Position Summary The Communications Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing clear, consistent, and mission-driven communications that reflect the parish’s Catholic identity, vision, and brand. This position manages day-to-day communications across print, digital, social media, email, and other parish communication channels while collaborating with clergy, staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers. The Communications Coordinator ensures parish information is timely, accurate, accessible, and effectively communicated to parishioners and the wider community.

Bishop Mark A. Eckman announces several clergy appointments.

St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish is looking to hire a part-time (20hrs/wk) Maintenance Director to oversee the Maintenance and Facilities projects. This position will be a key member of the Parish leadership team, working with the Pastor and Business Manager

Position Overview: The Advancement Director leads and coordinates advancement efforts for Sts. Peter and Paul School. The role focuses on marketing and promotion, enrollment growth, family retention, fundraising and donor relationships, and community engagement. The Advancement Director works to support the school’s advancement goals and build strong relationships within the school community.

Today, I join Catholics throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh and around the world in lifting up our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in prayer following the news of his surgery and lung cancer diagnosis.

The Catholic School Secretary plays a vital role in the school's daily operation by managing front office activities, supporting the principal, staff, students, and parents, and ensuring a welcoming and faith-centered environment. This role requires discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to reflect the values and mission of the Catholic Church.

osition Summary: The Coordinator builds strong relationships with teens and families, fosters a welcoming Catholic community, and leads a team of adult volunteers and teen leaders. The role develops engaging faith formation experiences—including weekly youth gatherings, retreats, service opportunities, and diocesan events—while integrating catechesis, prayer, and pastoral care. The Coordinator also collaborates with parish staff, ministries, and community partners to support the spiritual growth of young people and strengthen their connection to parish life.

Position Overview: The Advancement Director leads and coordinates advancement efforts for Ave Maria Academy, one school with two campuses located in Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon. The role focuses on marketing and promotion, enrollment growth, family retention, fundraising and donor relationships, and community engagement. The Advancement Director works with both campuses to support the school’s advancement goals and build strong relationships within each school community. The Advancement Director works closely with the co-principals and Regional Advancement Director to coordinate efforts, share information, and keep everyone working toward the same goals for Ave Maria Academy. This is a full-time, in-person position working on-site at both Ave Maria Academy campuses. The schedule will alternate weekly throughout the month: three days at Bethel Park and two days at Mt. Lebanon one week, followed by two days at Bethel Park and three days at Mt. Lebanon the next week.

DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Education Director/Principal to serve as the school's chief instructional leader for its Pre-K through Grade 8 educational program. This is an opportunity to lead a specialized Listening and Spoken Language program while building upon DePaul's strong tradition of educational excellence. The Education Director/Principal will partner with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to advance educational priorities, support faculty and clinical staff, strengthen family and community partnerships, and foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered school culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation.

Director of Mission & MInistry Saint Joseph the Worker Parish is seeking a mission-driven Director of Mission & Ministry to provide strategic, pastoral, and formational leadership across all areas of parish life. Reporting directly to the Pastor and serving as a key member of the Parish Leadership Team, this role strengthens community life by integrating disciple formation, ministry leadership, evangelization, social outreach, and pastoral care in alignment with the parish mission.

Director of Operations Saint Joseph the Worker Parish is seeking an experienced and mission-focused Director of Operations to provide leadership and oversight across all administrative, financial, personnel, and facilities functions of the parish. Reporting directly to the Pastor and serving as a key member of the Parish Leadership Team, the Director of Operations ensures that the parish's operational infrastructure effectively supports its ministries, long-term strategic vision, and mission.

Bishop Mark A. Eckman announces several clergy appointments.

Special Officer (Full-Time Position) Applications are now being accepted for the position of Special Officer in the Diocesan Office for Safety and Security of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Special Officer position, under the direction of the Regional Security Supervisor and collaborating with the Regional School Superintendent, is responsible for performing various duties, to ensure the safety and security of Diocese of Pittsburgh personnel to include clergy, administrators, students, parishioners, visitors and property. This position is assigned to a Regional School and/or High School within the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Performs a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in directing the operation of assigned schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh school system. Employee should exhibit knowledge and skills in effective leadership, strategic planning, change leadership, management, human resource development, and customer service. Further, the employee should exhibit dispositions that reflect a valuing of diversity and equity. Employee is responsible for implementing the Diocese’s mission in the assigned region and improving achievement within the region. Employee is accountable forconnecting assigned schools with the communities of the assigned region by participating in community organizations, community functions, and extra-curricular activities. Employee will be expected to be highly visible in the communities of the assigned region. Employee creates operational processes, plans, and coordinates programs for schools, conducts observations of the schools, assists and advises principals, and evaluates the principals annually. Employee manages issues of a non-academic nature, including building maintenance, finance, human relations, transportation, parent communication, food service, and any other management issues. Employee is also responsible for handling community concerns regarding schools and working with community agencies to jointly address those concerns. Reports to the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Bishop Mark A. Eckman will ordain five men to the transitional diaconate during a 10 a.m. Mass on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Thomas More Church, part of Resurrection Parish. Antonino “Nino” Castellano, Colin Kulmoski, Peter Mallampalli, Thach Ngoc Nguyen and Thanh Tung Nguyen will take this important step in their journey toward the priesthood.