Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh
The Archeparchy of Pittsburgh (Latin: Archieparchia Pittsburgensis Ritus Byzantini) is an archeparchy (or archdiocese) of the Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church that is located in the southern part of the United States of America. It is part of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh. The geographical remit of the archeparchy includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. The incumbent archeparch is the Most Reverend William C. Skurla. The episcopal seat is situated in the city of Pittsburgh.
Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh Archieparchia Pittsburgensis Ritus Byzantini | |
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St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral | |
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Ecclesiastical province | Metropolis of Pittsburgh |
| Statistics | |
| Population - Total | (as of 2009) 58,997 |
| Parishes | 79 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church |
| Rite | Byzantine Rite |
| Established | May 8, 1924 (99 years ago) |
| Cathedral | St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Metropolitan Archbishop | William C. Skurla Metropolitan of Pittsburgh |
| Map | |
| Website | |
| www.archpitt.org | |
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