Association of Pittsburgh Priests
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Hybrid event - In Person: 7:00 PM ET St. Paul of the Cross Monastery 148 Monastery Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15202 | Discipleship or Duplicity: Resisting Christian Nationalism Anna Floerke Scheid Christian nationalism, not new in the U.S., is on the rise, and it threatens democracy and religious liberty. It fuses Christianity with American civic life, often distorting the gospel. It is evident in the January 6 Capitol Insurrection symbols: crosses draped in US flags, signs proclaiming, “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President,” and images of Jesus wearing the red MAGA hat. Christian nationalism resonates with nativism, white supremacy, and militarism. The presentation will provide an overview of Christian nationalism, the danger it poses, and how to resist it. Anna Floerke Scheid, an Associate Theology Professor at Duquesne University, focuses on religion and U.S. political life; religion, war, and peacebuilding; forgiveness and reconciliation after conflict; and faith-based activism and organizing. With a Ph.D. in theological ethics from Boston College and an MA from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Anna is the author of Just Revolution: A Christian Ethic of Political Resistance and Social Transformation. She is committed to helping people understand and exercise their own power over the forces that shape our social, economic, and political lives together. |
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| We hope you will join us for our Annual Summer Meeting and Picnic. It is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship on the grounds of picturesque Chatham Village. The picnic is potluck so bring your favorite dish to share (and the recipe). APP is a member run organization. We are in need of willing volunteers to help continue our social justice and evangelical work. The picnic is an opportunity to meet our executive committee members. They are happy to discuss ways your gifts and talents will help the organization. |
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| Past Speakers Check the RESOURCE Menu above for a complete listing & links to the videos. The APP Speaker Series is a unique voice and powerful tool to help the Church's faithful inform and educate themselves to fully live their baptismal call as we strive to become Missional Disciples. It is an expensive program to produce. APP is a member run organization. We believe the Speaker Series is important. If you do too, please consider joining APP or making a donation to support this programming. |
 Special Opportunity: Catholic Social Teaching's Core Principal - Liturgy & Life, Dr. Tom Octave An overview of CST, a consistent theme of Popes through the last century, and how it flows from Jesus and our weekly liturgies. Click here for his 45 minute presentation. |
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2024 in Review APP appreciates your support in 2024! With your help and in collaboration with CCOC - Catholics for Change in Our Church, the Anti War Committee, Pax Christi, PIIN (Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network), Cease Fire to end gun violence, the Sierra Club, the LGBTQ community, and others – for a more welcoming, inclusive, and engaged Church and for a just and peaceful society. Because of our fine Speaker Series now available mostly through Zoom, people from around the US and beyond have joined us for the presentations and growing numbers have become members. THANK YOU! | To learn more about APP's 2024 activities and contributions read our complete Impact Statement HERE |
Statement Calling for Cease Fire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza "It is imperative that the U.S. and the international community exert all its power and leverage to stop the carnage in Gaza and take decisive diplomatic action for a lasting peace built on justice for all involved. Anything less will be viewed by history as complicity." |
Read & Sign the PaxChristi/Catholic Advisory Council for Churches for Middle East Peace/& others’ Letter calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. |
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Promoting a Culture of Life Association of Pittsburgh Priests calls on Catholic leaders to develop new pastoral, spiritual approach regarding abortion and the culture of life -June 13, 2022 |
Synodality |
APP is committed to doing all that we can to promote Synodality in Western PA. Synodality is a way of journeying forward, led by the Spirit, in our polarized world for our newly merged parishes, for lay groups associated with religious orders, and other groups wanting to live the Gospel more faithfully. Synodality is an on-going process – of listening to each other and for the Spirit, sharing hopes, experiencing supportive community, and being open and responsive to the pain of the world. Synodality is the way to grow as Church. Visit our Resource page for the Final Synthesis Report, Oct. 28, 2023 & more. |
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