Parish History
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In the beginning was...
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Bishop David Zubik on April 28, 2018, in his call to the Church of Pittsburgh under the On Mission for the Church Alive! initiative, announced that Saint John the Baptist, Monaca; Saint Titus, Aliquippa; Saint Frances Cabrini, Center Township; and Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township would form a parish grouping or cluster, and asked all to join in a journey to better fulfill the mission of Jesus and ensure vibrancy in every parish.
On October 15, 2018, as part of the same initiative and at the decision of Bishop David Zubick, the four parishes were officially brought together to form the MACH1 Parish Grouping. First assignments to the newly-formed grouping were:
Fr. Martin Bartel, O.S.B. (Administrator) [10/15/18-7/5/20]
Assigned under Fr. Bartel:- Fr. Thomas More Sikora, O.S.B. (Parochial Vicar)
- Fr. Joachim Morgan, O.S.B. (Parochial Vicar)
- Fr. Regis Alberth (In Residence thru late 2019; d. 1/5/20)
- Fr. William Kohler (In residence thru mid-2019; d.12/17/19)
- Deacon Joseph Basko
- Deacon Robert Bittner
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Meaning of the MACH1 Logo
The initial four letters in the logo title were taken from the first letter in the name of town in which each parish was established. The number ‘1’ symbolized a call to unity. As stated in the logo: Monaca, Aliquippa, Center and Hopewell Catholics coming together as ONE in Christ.
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Upon the election of Fr. Martin Bartel as Archabbot of St. Vincent Archabbey, beginning on July 9, 2020, as part of the On Mission for the Church Alive! initiative, and at their presentation and the decision of Bishop David Zubick, the following clergy assignments were made:
Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, O.S.B. (Administrator Pro Tem) [7/6/20-6/30/21]
Assigned under Fr. Zadroga:- Fr. Canice Mc Mullen, O.S.B. (Parochial Vicar)
- Fr. Joachim Morgan, O.S.B. (Parochial Vicar)
- Deacon Joseph Basko
- Deacon Robert Bittner
In November 2020, the process of gathering parish name suggestions from parishioners for submission to the diocese was completed.
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The History of
Our ChurchesThe following are links to the history page of each church in our parish:
St. John the Baptist, Monaca – founded in 1888St. Titus, Aliquippa – founded in 1911St. Frances Cabrini, Center Township – founded in 1961Our Lady of Fatima, Hopewell Township – founded in 1954
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Prayer for On Mission for The Church Alive!
Father of Mercy, as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive!, endow us with Your gifts of collaboration, courage and compassion.
Help us to fulfill the mission of Jesus and His Church through vibrant parishes and effective ministries. Raise up selfless, energetic leaders to serve the Church in fidelity and with care.
May we, the Church of Pittsburgh in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington Counties, be sustained and strengthened by Your grace. Help us to learn Jesus, to love Jesus and to live Jesus.
Hear this prayer and grant it through Jesus Christ our Lord, with the help of our dear Blessed Mother, under the mantle of her love. Amen.
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On Mission! Parish Grouping Prayer
Father of Mercy, during this time of implementation help us to grow in unity with the parishes in our grouping:
St. John the Baptist, St. Titus, Our Lady of Fatima, and St. Frances Cabrini.
Grant us the wisdom and willingness to understand how our parishes will become stronger and more vibrant in fulfilling the mission of the Church.
Assist us in opening our arms to welcome others as we continue to journey On Mission for The Church Alive!
Help us, O Lord, to trust in the future You have planned for us. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Progress of Merger
To follow the historical progress of our official merger activities up to its July 1, 2021 implementation, click on the Merger Report page link.
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On May 29, 2021, Bishop David Zubik officially announced the name of the future parish, made up of the then parishes of St. John the Baptist (Monaca), St. Titus (Aliquippa), St. Frances Cabrini (Center Township), and Our Lady of Fatima (Hopewell Township) to be on July 1, 2021:
MARY, QUEEN OF SAINTS PARISH
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Beginning on July 1, 2021, as part of the On Mission for the Church Alive! initiative, and at their presentation and the decision of Bishop David Zubick, the following clergy assignments were made for the newly-formed 'Mary, Queen of Saints Parish':
Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, O.S.B. (Administrator) [7/1/21- ]
Assigned under Fr. Zadroga:- Fr. Canice Mc Mullen, O.S.B. (Parochial Vicar)
- Fr. Joachim Morgan, O.S.B. (Parochial Vicar)
- Deacon Joseph Basko
- Deacon Robert Bittner
- Deacon Br. Barnabas O'Reilly, OSB (assigned 9/2021 - 7/2022)
- Deacon Joseph A. Samchuck (assignment effective 10/17/2022)
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