- Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg
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Diocese of Greensburg
Dioecesis Greensburgensis
The coat of arms of the Diocese of GreensburgLocation Country United States Territory Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties in Western Pennsylvania Ecclesiastical province Archdiocese of Philadelphia Metropolitan Greensburg, Pennsylvania Population
- Catholics
170,486Information Denomination Roman Catholic Rite Roman Rite Established March 10, 1951 Cathedral Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Current leadership Pope Benedict XVI Bishop Lawrence Eugene Brandt
Bishop of GreensburgMetropolitan Archbishop Charles Joseph Chaput
Archbishop of PhiladelphiaEmeritus Bishops Anthony G. Bosco Map 
Website dioceseofgreensburg.org 
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg
The Diocese of Greensburg is a Roman Catholic diocese centered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania that has 85 parishes in Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties in Western Pennsylvania. The diocese was founded on March 10, 1951, and is currently in the process of reorganization. Several parishes were suppressed on October 30, 2008, which resulted in 14 churches closed and two parishes merged. Some 26 other parishes remained intact with shared clergy, which the diocese are calling "partner parish configurations."[1] These "changes" followed six chapels of convenience that were closed on January 2, 2008, in addition to 13 other chapels closed between 1996 and 2008.[2] The current bishop is Lawrence E. Brandt, since 2004.
Contents
Bishops
- Hugh L. Lamb (1951–1960)
- William G. Connare (1960–1987)
- Anthony G. Bosco (1987–2004)
- Lawrence E. Brandt (2004–present)
Auxiliary bishops
- Norbert F. Gaughan (1975–1984)
Parish directory
As of 2010, there are eighty-five operating parishes within the Diocese of Greensburg.[3]
Parish Name County Nearest Town All Saints Fayette Masontown Ascension Westmoreland Jeannette Blessed Sacarement Cathedral Westmoreland Greensburg Christ the King Armstrong Leechburg Christ, Prince of Peace Armstrong Ford City Church of the Good Sheperd Indiana Kent Church of the Resurrection Indiana 5 Sites:
Clymer
Ernest
Glen Campbell
Heilwood
RossitierHoly Cross Westmoreland Youngwood Holy Family Westmoreland Latrobe Holy Family Westmoreland Seward Holy Family Westmoreland West Newton Holy Rosary Fayette Republic Holy Trinity Westmoreland Ligonier Immaculate Conception Fayette Connellsville Immaculate Conception Westmoreland Irwin Madonna of Częstochowa Fayette Cardale Mother of Sorrows Westmoreland Murrysville Mount Saint Peter Westmoreland New Kensington Our Lady of Grace Westmoreland Greensburg Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Saint Mary Fayette Leckrone Our Lady of the Assumption Indiana 2 Sites
Coral
LucerneminesOur Lady, Queen of Peace Westmoreland East Vandergrift Sacred Heart Westmoreland Jeannette Sacred Heart Westmoreland Youngstown Seven Dolors Westmoreland Yukon Saints Cyril and Methodius Fayette Fairchance Saints Simon and Jude Indiana Blairsville Saint Agnes Westmoreland North Huntingdon Township Saint Aloysius Fayette Dunbar Saint Ambrose Westmoreland Avonmore Saint Anne Westmoreland Rostraver Township Saint Barbara Westmoreland Harrison City Saint Bartholomew Westmoreland Crabtree Saint Benedict Westmoreland Marqurite Saint Bernard of Clarivaux Indiana Indiana Saint Boniface Westmoreland Chestnut Ridge Saint Bruno Westmoreland Greensburg Saint Cecilia Fayette Grindstone Saint Cecilia Westmoreland Whitney Saint Edward Westmoreland Herminie Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Westmoreland North Huntingdon Township Saint Florian Westmoreland United Saint Gertrude Westmoreland Vandergrift Saint Hedwig Fayette Smock Saint Hubert Fayette Point Marion Saint James Westmoreland New Alexandria Saint James the Greater Armstrong Apollo Saint Joan of Arc Fayette Farmington Saint John the Baptist, de la salle Westmoreland Delmont Saint John the Baptist Fayette Perryopolis Saint John the Baptist Westmoreland Scottdale Saint John the Evangelist Fayette Connellsville Saint John the Evangelist Westmoreland Latrobe Saint John the Evangelist Fayette Uniontown Saint Joseph Westmoreland Derry Saint Joseph Fayette Everson Saint Larwence Armstrong Cadogan Saint Margret Mary Westmoreland Lower Burrell Saint Martin Westmoreland New Derry Saint Mary (Nativity) Fayette Uniontown Saint of Mary Czestocowa Westmoreland New Kensington Saint Mary Westmoreland Export Saint Mary Westmoreland Freeport Saint Mary Armstrong Yatesboro Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Armstrong Kittanning Saint Matthew Indiana Saltsburg Saint Patrick Armstrong Brady's Bend Saint Paul Westmoreland Greensburg Saint Peter Fayette Brownsville Saint Pius X Westmoreland Mount Pleasant Saint Procpius Fayette New Salem Saint Raymond of the Mountains Westmoreland Donegal Saint Regis Westmoreland Trafford Saint Rita Fayette Connellsville Saint Rose Westmoreland Latrobe Saint Sebastian Westmoreland Belle Vernon Saint Sylvester Westmoreland Slickville Saint Terese, Little Flower of Jesus Fayette Uniontown Saint Thomas More University (Parish) Indiana Indiana Saint Thomas Fayette Footedale Saint Vincent Basilica Westmoreland Latrobe The Epiphany of Our Lord Westmoreland Monessen Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Westmoreland Mount Pleasant Schools
There are 19 educational facilities spread throughout the geographical terrain of the diocesan limits. There are 2 high schools, 14 diocesan elementary schools and 3 non-diocean Catholic schools[4]
High schools
- Geibel Catholic High School is located in Connellsville Township in northern Fayette County and serves the southern half of the diocesan territory. A Middle School concept was added at the beginning of the 2007-08 School Term, bringing the grade levels served at this facility 7-12.
- Greensburg Central Catholic High School is located in Hempfield Township in central Westmoreland County and serves the central and northern sections of the diocean territory. This school only serves grades 9-12.
Diocesan elementary schools
School Name County Nearest Town All Saints* Fayette Masontown Aquanius Academy Westmoreland Greensburg Christ, the Divine Teacher Westmoreland Latrobe Conn-Area Catholic* Fayette Connellsville Divine Redeemer Armstrong Ford City Holy Trinity Westmoreland Ligonier Mary, Queen of Apostles Westmoreland New Kensington Mother of Sorrows Westmoreland Murrysville Queen of Angels Westmoreland North Huntingdon Township Saint Bernard Indiana Indiana Saint John the Evangelist Westmoreland Scottdale Saint John the Evangelist Regional* Fayette Uniontown Saint Sebastian Westmoreland Belle Vernon The Cardinal Maida Academy Westmoreland Vandergrift * - denotes school only operates up to Grade 6, Grades 7-8 attend Geibel Catholic High School, if they wish.
All Saints Regional Catholic School
All Saints Regional Catholic School Address 100 South Washington Street
Masontown, Pennsylvania 15461Coordinates 39°50′47″N 79°54′04″W / 39.8465°N 79.9012°W Information School type Dioceasan Motto Making a difference in the lives of children. Religious affiliation(s) Diocese of Greensburg Founded 1911 Founder Fr. Frances J. Kolb Administrator Mr. Bernard G. Kubitza Faculty 8 Full-Time; 8 Part-Time Grades Pre-K to 6 Language English Website All Saints Regional Catholic School All Saints Regional Catholic School is a regional catholic diocesan school in Masontown, Pennsylvania. The School[5] is one of 14 regional elementary schools in the Diocese of Greensburg. Classes at All Saints are available from Pre-School to Grade 6. Students from both western Fayette and eastern Greene counties attend school here.
School History
All Saints was formed[6] in 1911 and opened shortly after. Until 1970, the school was staffed by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At that point, the Vincentian Sisters of Charity staffed the school until 1998. Kindergarten has changed as well as over the years as it began in 1975 as a half-day program until 1989, when it was moved to a full-day program. After-School programs were added in 1997. Pre-School came to All Saints in 1999. In 2007 Four-Year Olds attended school all day, three days a week.
Specialty Education
All Saints provides specialty education in the following subjects:
- Computer Technology Education
- Elementary Spanish Language Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
Accreditations
The School is accreditated by the Middle States Association
Other Services
- Food Services - Provided by Albert Gallatin Area School District - by agreement
- Health Services
Non-diocesan facilities
There are three non-diocesan facilities under the Educational Office.
- Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children is located near Greensburg and is a school/residential complex for children ages 5–21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Clelian Center is also on campus and provides adult services to the developemntally disabled. The school[7] is a ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- Elizabeth Seton Montessori School is located near Greensburg and offers Montessori-Philosophy Education[8] that is auspiced by the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.
- Verna Montessori School is located near Mount Pleasant and offers Montessori-Philosophy Education[9] that is auspiced by the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception
References
- ^ Peirce, Paul (2008-10-07). "Bishop cites fewer faithful, priests in restructuring". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Tribune-Review Publishing Company). http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/westmoreland/s_592016.html. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ Reeger, Jennifer (2007-11-24). "Greensburg diocese to close 6 'chapels of convenience'". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Tribune-Review Publishing Company). http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_539477.html?source=rss&feed=10. Retrieved 2008-11-27.
- ^ http://www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/parishes/pages/parishinformationdirectory.aspx?id=C01
- ^ School Directory Retrieved 12-10-2010
- ^ Middle States Assn. Retrieved 12-10-2010
- ^ All Saints School - Our History Retrieved 12-10-2010.
- ^ Clelian Heights Retrieved 12-10-2010
- ^ E.S. Montessori Mission Page Retrieved 12-10-2010
- ^ Verna Montessori School Mission - Retrieved 12-10-2010
External links
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