For Donna Fischer, Pope Francis’ statement permitting priests to bless same-sex couples is a step in the right direction for the LGBTQ community. The Vatican released a document Monday elaborating on a letter Francis wrote to two cardinals that was published in October. The document affirms that priests can bless
Three high-level administrators have left Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School since June. Principal Kevin Frye resigned without warning effective immediately Sept. 6, two weeks into the academic year. Director of Admissions Elyse Bogner resigned in the same fashion Sept. 8. The assistant principal, Nicole Marchese, left in June —
The principal of a New Kensington Catholic elementary school hopes an effort to keep children in religious education after eighth grade will make others more inclined to start one. The Diocese of Greensburg announced a joint program with the Diocese of Pittsburgh called “Building a Bridge,” intended to connect grade-school
Like districts across the state, Derry Area wants to ensure that its students, faculty and staff have the safest academic experience possible. So when security weaknesses were identified during an armed intruder drill last year, the district knew it had improvements to make. Now, thanks to a state grant, those
Mandy Zalich, CEO of Westmoreland Community Action, expects to see an increase in requests for energy assistance in the next few months, as rate hikes might add to an influx of those who have sought help with their electricity bills during the covid-19 pandemic. Energy assistance requests come in waves