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Bishop Robert Pipta reflects on the passing of Pope Francis during Bright Week, recommitting to his episcopal ministry with renewed hope and joy inspired by the Pope's pontificate. He calls for unity and growth in missionary discipleship and godly fellowship within the eparchial Church.

Archbishop Michel Jalakh will attend the Assembly 2025 event to present on the significance of Eastern Churches within the Catholic Church. He looks forward to joining in prayer and reflection with the bishops and the Metropolia of Pittsburgh.

Christ is Risen! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Stewardship Appeal to date. Your generosity is deeply appreciated! A blessed Pascha to all!

The new issue of Horizons offers a rich array of topics, including theological insights and reflections on faith and community life

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Fr. Bryan Eyman as the new Editor-in-Chief of Horizons, our quarterly publication. Fr. Bryan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our church's teachings and practices.

Support the Holy Land collection on Good Friday to aid pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works for the welfare of Christian brethren and local communities.

During the 5th week of the Great Fast, over 250 people across multiple parishes in our Eparchy participated in the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete, a deeply moving Lenten service featuring penitential poetry, prostrations, and scriptural nourishment. This event highlighted the strong commitment and devotion of our community, fostering a profound spiritual journey and connection among the faithful.

Join us for Assembly 2025 to explore the rich experiences and insights of our bishops through interviews, roundtable discussions, and more. Register now at Byzantineassembly.org and be part of this inspiring event in July!

This Holy Week, support the Eparchy’s Stewardship Appeal to help build the Kingdom of God by providing critical support for parishes, missions, evangelization, ministries, and clergy care.

Discover the traditional elements of an Easter or Pascha basket, blessed at the midnight service on Holy Saturday and enjoyed at the feast, featuring delicacies that are forbidden during the Lenten Fast.

Deepen your Holy Week experience by tuning in to AM1260 The Rock for special programming that will help you pray, meditate, and enter more deeply into the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. During Bright Week, Bishop Robert Pipta will be featured on The Rock’s Table Talk radio program, sharing his reflections from his writings, publications, and sermons.

Holy Week in the Byzantine tradition, also known as Great Week or the Week of the Bridegroom, is a time of profound reflection and anticipation.

This Paschal season, visit your local theatre to watch "The King of Kings," a heartwarming film where a father shares the story of Jesus with his son, inviting viewers to rediscover hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. Witness the boy's journey alongside Jesus, experiencing His miracles, trials, and ultimate sacrifice.

Join the Marriage and Family ministry of the Eparchy of Parma for a Pre-Cana weekend on May 3-4, 2025, at St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Solon, OH, for a comprehensive marriage preparation course.

On April 3, 2025, the Installation Mass for Archbishop Robert G. Casey marked a historic moment as he became the 10th Metropolitan Archbishop of Cincinnati, with several Ohio bishops in attendance to show their support. The celebration highlighted the unity and faith of the Church as they welcomed Archbishop Casey into his new role.

On April 5, 2025, young adults from across the Eparchy gathered at the All Saints Shrine at Sacred Heart in Livonia, Michigan, for a day of prayer, Divine Liturgy, and fellowship, expressing a strong desire for more frequent gatherings to strengthen their faith and community.

As we move closer to the great Feast of Pascha, we continue in our process to identify the gifts given to us by God and ponder the ways in which we can respond to His generosity. Please remember the annual Stewardship Appeal as you prepare for the upcoming Feast of Pascha.

The Bishop’s Golf Classics will directly impact the four established funds of our Eparchial Foundation 1) development of parishes; 2) promotion of vocations and seminary formation; 3) support for active and retired priests; and 4) works of the apostolate.

This year’s Assembly will be held in the Eparchy of Parma at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Whiting, Indiana from July 16th through July 20th. All people of the Metropolia of Pittsburgh along with all people of good will are invited to attend the Assembly.

The 12th Annual Women’s Retreat at Our Lady of the Pines in Fremont, Ohio took place on March 8-9, 2025. Fr. Jan Maturkanic served as the Retreat Master.