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Friday, March 5, 2010 |
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Photo by Chuck Austin While clergy — including Bishop Edward Burns of Juneau, Alaska — and lay people watch March 2, Bishop David Zubik bends to kiss the body of Bishop John McDowell at Epiphany Church in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood. |
Noted homilist, educator, mentor to many, ‘a true pastor’
By: Patricia Bartos, Senior Staff Writer
Bishop McDowell is recalled for contributions to the local and national church
“We have lost a priest and bishop of deep faith and a generous heart who used his God-given gifts for the go ...
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Bishop Zubik statement
By: Bishop David A. Zubik
Bishop McDowell was a giant of the church, a national figure in Catholic education and an influential bishop in our national conference. It was his leadership that crafted one of the most important st ...
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Church leaders reflect on Bishop McDowell’s life
His fellow prelates had high praise for “the education bishop” and issued the following statements on the death of Bishop McDowell.
Cardinal Adam Maida, retired archbishop of Detro ...
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Friends recall ‘brilliant guy’ who ‘always made you feel comfortable’
By: Pittsburgh Catholic Staff Report
Aux. Bishop John B. McDowell’s death on Feb. 25 marks the passing of an era, said Louis Vitti.
“He was that kind of Bing Crosby, ‘Bells of St. Mary’s’ priest. You don’t see that anymore,” said Vit ...
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Catechumens, candidates move closer to Easter Vigil
By: John Franko, Staff Writer
Bishop Zubik implores them to make their joy contagious
Almost 600 people publicly declared their intent to enter into full communion with the church during two rite of election ceremonies ...
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Screening to raise funds for parish
By: Patricia Bartos, Senior Staff Writer
Movie tells story of deaf man’s search for understanding
The diocesan Department for Persons With Disabilities will sponsor an area premiere of the movie “Universal Signs” on Sunday, Mar ...
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