Mach1

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 i... n 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. William Kohler (In residence thru mid-2019; d.12/17/19) 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: In November 2020, the process of gathering parish name suggestions from parishioners for submission to the diocese was completed. 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. Father of Mercy, during this time of implementation help us to grow in unity with the parishes in our grouping: Grant us the wisdom and willingness to understand how our parishes will become ...Read More