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Our parish is both saddened and excited by the news of Fr. Joachim Morgan, who has faithfully served our parish as a parochial vicar, being transferred,,, (to continue, click heading)

Included in today's bulletin is the Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2024, which is compiled and prepared by the Diocese of Pittsburgh Financial Services Office. The information in the report is ... (click heading to continue)

With a heavy heart I am announcing that I will be leaving Mary, Queen of Saints Parish at the end of the month and will be starting a new assignment as the Assistant Campus Minister at Penn State University. (to continue, click heading)

On this glorious day of Easter, I extend my heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you. Today,...

The “Scrutinies” are special rites that occur within Mass during the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent, when members of the Elect are invited to enter a time of deeper resolve... (click heading to continue)

We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we extend our heartfelt thanks to each one of you for the beautiful and thoughtful Christmas gifts you shared with us. (to continue, click heading)

On January 8, 2024, Kevin Johnson will take over the position of Director of Music Ministry for Mary, Queen of Saints Parish. (to continue, click heading)

On behalf of Archabbot Martin and the whole monastic community at St. Vincent Archabbey, Fr. Joachim, Fr. Celestine and I would like to thank you for your overwhelming generosity and support. (to continue, click heading)

A collection in response to the Benedictine Annual Appeal will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of October 7/8/2023. We will have two monks,... (to continue, click heading)

We are delighted to welcome our parish’s new assistant organist, Mr. Kevin Johnson. (to continue, click heading)

Important to the work of pastoral planning is accountability. Accountability will allow us to... (to continue, click heading)

One of the most essential pieces of pastoral planning occurs through the act of listening and discernment. We are called to listen first to Christ, but also to the faithful (YOU!) and to those in a position to impart elements of wisdom. (to continue, click heading)

As we begin pastoral planning in our parish, it is important to acknowledge that for the work of pastoral planning to be fruitful, it is essential that it be sustained through prayer. Ultimately,... (to continue, click heading)

As a parish, we have been called by Bishop Zubik to create a pastoral plan that will direct our work over the next three to five years. Pastoral planning is... (to continue, click heading)

The results of the DMI Survey will be available very soon. To help our parish prepare for the next steps in the pastoral planning process,... (to continue, click heading)

Thank you all for your support and participation in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey through Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). As you know, Bishop Zubik is focused on fortifying our parishes... (to continue, click heading)

Don’t forget to share your feedback on the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey! Please take 15 to 20 minutes to complete it if you have not done so. I would like as many of our parishioners to participate in order to help our parish... (to continue, click heading)

Thank you to those parishioners who have completed the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey.  I am so grateful for your time and effort.  I encourage every registered parishioner, age 16 and older, to participate in this survey. The DMI Survey will be available until... (to continue, click heading)

Last week Bishop Zubik conveyed to all parishes in the Diocese the importance of participating in the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) Survey. The DMI is intended to provide a snap shot of our parish’s strengths and opportunities for growth related to evangelization and missionary discipleship. The survey is still open;... (to continue, click heading)

Our Mary, Queen of Saints Parish will participate in a survey on discipleship as conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI). Your involvement is needed! (for more details, click heading)