Seven churches to close in Pittsburgh: What does this mean for the catholic church?

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor Duquesne President Ken Gormley has a long history at St. Anselm Church in Swissvale. He and his four siblings attended kindergarten through 12th grade there, his mom taught third grade there for 20 years, he was baptized in the church, received his first Communion and confirmation there, and his four children attended grade school there. “I have a lifetime of … Continue reading Seven churches to close in Pittsburgh: What does this mean for the catholic church?

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U.S. Catholic Bishops correct concerns over morality of new Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Zoe Stratos | Staff Writer 03/11/2021 With Duquesne’s recent approval to begin distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, questions of which vaccine the university will receive have arisen. However, given the vaccines’ ties to abortion and the university’s Catholic mission, many faithful question the morality of this scientific breakthrough, including the Diocese of Pittsburgh. In several instances across the country, including in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, … Continue reading U.S. Catholic Bishops correct concerns over morality of new Johnson & Johnson vaccine

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DU grad to head Catholic education

By Kaye Burnet | The Duquesne Duke Bishop David Zubik appointed Duquesne graduate Michael Latusek Acting Secretary of Education for the Diocese of Pittsburgh on Nov. 6. Latusek, who earned his doctorate in education from Duquesne, will be replacing Robert Paserba, who is retiring this year. Formerly, Latusek served as superintendent for all primary and secondary Catholic schools in Pittsburgh. According to Latusek, there is … Continue reading DU grad to head Catholic education

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