Offices of the Diocese of Greensburg

Bishop's Office
The office of Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt, the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg.

Vicar General and Chancellor's Office
The office of Msgr. Lawrence T. Persico, vicar general/chancellor, and Father Salvatore R. Lamedola, assistant chancellor.

Human Resources
Please contact 724-837-0901 if more information is needed.

Office for Planning
The staff of this office reads the signs of the times, looks to the future, and identifies potential obstacles acros the diocese, as well as continuing to develop and foster pastoral visions and plans with diocesan faith communities at parish, regional and diocesan levels.

Office for Clergy Vocations
Find information regarding priestly formation, vocation and ministry stories, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

Office for the Permanent Diaconate
We welcome Catholic men who may be considering the call to become a deacon in service of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Greensburg.

Mission Office
The Society of the Propagation of the Faith is a Pontifical Mission Aid Society under the direction of the Holy See. The Mission Office promotes mission awareness by evangelization and mission aid to other countries as well as our own country.

Department of Finance
Finance
Please contact 724-837-0901 if more information is needed.

Office for Development
Find information about the annual Diocesan Lenten Appeal, parish-based stewardship programs, endowment funds, planned giving, gift annuites and wills.

Engineering & Facilities Management
The Engineering and Facilities Management Office as well as other staff at the Pastoral Center are available to assist the parish in planning and financing construction or renovation projects. These offices can have the most impact when contacted at the very earliest stages of a project. One of the primary objectives of the construction and renovation policy is to impress upon the parishioner the importance of the early involvement of the Office of Engineering and Facilities Management.

Tribunal Office
Please contact 724-837-9523 for further information.

Office for Worship
The Office for Worship provides the primary counsel to the bishop as chief liturgist of the diocese. Important to the office's charge is gathering input from parish and religious communities who are the centers for liturgical worship. This information provides a picture of the worship life of the diocese. From this source the various diocesan liturgical celebrations are planned, educational programs are designed, and cooperative efforts with other departments are launched. Find the latest editions of Liturgical Considerations and Liturgical Rights here.

Office for Faith Formation
The Office for Faith Formation handles the catechetical effort for the diocese. Areas of interest include religious education, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Sacramental Marriage Preparation. Here you will also find a link to our catechetical guidelines, "Taste and See: Catechesis as Food for the Journey."

Youth and Young Adults
The mission of the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry is to guide and support pastors as well as lay ministers to youth and young adults. The mission also includes designing and carrying out local initiatives that foster the spiritual, intellectual, and social development of young people.

Office for Lay Ecclesial Ministry
The Office for Lay Ecclesial Ministry serves the diocesan mission by assisting in the education and formation of men and women for the work of ministry. Find information on Pathways, an opportunity for adult faith formation; certificate in pastoral ministry, in partnership with Seton Hill University; VLCFF – The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, in partnership with the University of Dayton; financial assistance for lay minister development; and more.

Office for Catholic Schools
The mission of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Greensburg is to create a Catholic Christian learning environment to prepare students for their life's journey. While parents are the first teachers, the task of our schools is to assist parents in fulfilling their responsibility as primary educators of their children. Schools challenge students to develop their spirituality based on Gospel values. Academic mastery, spirit of justice, and community service with a global perspective will give their lives passion and purpose.

The Catholic Accent & Media Relations
The Catholic Accent
Visit the cyber home of The Catholic Accent,the official newspaper of the Diocese of Greensburg. The newspaper is published bi-weekly and covers four counties, Westmoreland, Fayette, Armstrong and Indiana.

Information Technologies
For questions or concerns regarding your on site technolgy, please contact the HELP desk with all requests. Help Desk = 724-552-2500.

Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities is the social services arm of the Diocese of Greensburg. Here you will find information on adoption, counseling, bereavement, information and referral, the Communities of Salt and Light Awards and events.


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