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The Archeparchy of Pittsburgh was established on September 1, 1924 as the first Byzantine Catholic exarchate in the United States. The center, originally in New York, was moved to Munhall, Pa. in 1925. In 1963, it was raised to the status of an eparchy (diocese). In 1969, the Byzantine Metropolitan Province and Archeparchy of Munhall were established. The Archeparchy was renamed the Metropolitan Archeparchy of Pittsburgh in 1977. The Chancery office is located on the North Side in Pittsburgh. Its center, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, is in Munhall, Pa.
The Archeparchy of Pittsburgh is comprised of 79 parishes, two missions and 3 communities currently encompassing seven states: Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia.
There are 56 active clergy in eight Protopresbyterates (Deaneries).
Also in the Archeparchy:
Seminary: The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril & Methodius3605 Perrysville AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15214Phone: 412-321-8383Fax: 412-321-9936
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The Byzantine Seminary Press3643 Perrysville AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15214Phone: 412-322-8307Fax: 412-322-9530
Monasteries of Women: Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great Our Lady of Perpetual Help ProvinceMount St. Macrina Monastery500 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 878Uniontown, PA 15401Phone: 724-438-8644Fax: 724-438-8660
Byzantine Benedictine Sisters Queen of Heaven Monastery8640 Squire Lane, N.E.Warren, OH 44484Phone: 330 856-1813
Monastery of Men: Holy Trinity MonasteryP.O. Box 990Butler, PA 16003Phone: 724-287-4461
Senior Independent Living Residence (Parochial)
Infant of Prague Manor
169 Kenmore N.E.Warren, OH 44483
Skilled Nursing Facility (owned and operated by Sisters of St. Basil)
Mount Macrina Manor
520 W. Main StreetUniontown, PA 15401Phone: 724-437-1400
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