Abortion - Where can I get counseling?
Addiction - Is there counseling available?
Annulment - What is an annulment? How do I know if I need one? How do I get one?
Divorce - I am divorced - can I still receive Communion?
Family Faith Resources - Where can I find resources for my family?
Marriage - I am not married in the church - how can I get my marriage "blessed?"
Marriage - How can I strengthen my marriage?
Abortion - Perhaps you are faced with an unexpected pregnancy. Perhaps you, or someone you know, had an abortion and feels rejected by the Church. If you would like to speak with a preist contact the parish office at 412-621-4951. The diocesan Project Rachael Hotline (412-456-3167) answers every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. For more information visit www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Addiction - Call the parish office at 412-621-4951 to arrange for a confidential appointment with a priest.
Annulment - When a couple divorces, either spouse may ask the Church to review the marriage to determine if it met all the criteria for a "valid" marriage on the couple's wedding day. If one or more requirements for a valid marriage were not met, then the Church issues a "Declaration of Nullity" stating that no valid marriage took place and the spouses are free to marry. There may have been many blessings from the couple: periods of love, children and other positive examples of God's presence and action in their lives. The "Declaration of Nullity" in no way denies the blessings that came from this union; it simply states that one or more requirements for a valid marriage were missing on the wedding day. How do I know if I need an annulment? If you (or your present spouse) were previously married and the former spouse is still living, you need a declaration of nullity for each failed marriage in order to have your current marriage brought into the church. If you are not married and have no intention of marrying, you do not need an annulment. A more-detailed explanation is available at the diocesan website: https://diopitt.org/annulments.
Divorce - I am divorced; may I still receive Holy Communion? We welcome divorced persons with open arms. If you are not married, we encourage you to receive Communion frequently. If you are married (outside the Catholic Church) we encourage you to worship with us and to receive a blessing at each Mass. Out of obedience to church law we ask that you not receive Communion until your present marriage is recognized as valid by the Catholic Church. Priests offer compassionate, confidential assistance: our first priority is to welcome you and then we will work with you to seek a Declaration of Nullity (annulment) if needed and to bring your marriage into the church. Call the parish office at 412-621-4951 to arrange for a confidential appointment.
Family Resources - Check out the website: http://www.rclbfamilylife.com/
Marriage - I am married "outside the church" - what do I need to do to get my marriage "blessed?"
If neither you nor your spouse were previously married, the procedure is quite simple. Paperwork will need to be completed with a priest. Please call the office at 412-621-4951 to make a confidential appointment with a priest.
Marriage - Check out the website: http://foryourmarriage.org. Also, look at these Marriage Programs