Association of Pittsburgh Priests 

"Women and men responding to God's baptismal call to renew ourselves and the Catholic Church, welcoming and including all, for a world of mercy, justice and peace."

For nearly 50 years the Roe v Wade decision of the Supreme Court has locked into place political positions relating to abortion. While our support of the innocent unborn must be clear and decisive, simplistic and polarizing party positions have drowned out attempts to truly understand the complexities and nuances of the issue. We cannot think of just the fetus or just the mother. We need to think of them together. To do so, we need new spiritual guidance on this matter...

Download the APP Statement on Abortion to read more 

Click Here to Download: APP Statement June 13 2022 Final.docx

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                Friday, August 12, 2022: APP Picnic (details TBA)

FALL SPEAKER SERIES

Wednesday, September 7, 2022: Abortion: Where Do We Go from Here?, Tricia Bruce & Emily Reimer-Barry

Wednesday, October 19, 2022: Dark Is the Best Thing the Future Can Be: An Archeology of Hope, Paul C. Taylor

Thursday, November 17, 2022: Taking Action and Implementing Laudato Sí – What Holds Us Back?, Kat Doyle

Thursday, December 1, 2022: Synod Update: Is True Listening and Dialogue Possible?, Heidi Schlumpf

Biblical Reflections by Fr. Vincent Stegman, CSSP

15^th Sunday of Ordinary Time – July 10

The kingdom of God does not consist of obeying written laws. It involves personal inner converson of minds and hearts. The external evidence will be visible.

16^th Sunday of Ordinary Time – July 17

Abraham in the desert. Mary in Bethany. I in my home setting. Am I living out the reception of God into my life?

17^th Sunday of Ordinary Time – July 24

Only twenty innocent people. Only ten innocent people. God’s love will save them all. God’s love is without boundaries. Jew, Gentile, gay or straight: all receive God’s love and mercy. No exceptions.

18^th Sunday of Ordinary Time – July 31

All is vanity.  All we have learned; all we have earned. All are worthless if we do not have faith and express that faith in love. These are our treasures, without vanity. Faith expressed in love to every person we meet or live with.

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