Have you registered yet for our Diocesan Eucharistic Congress? This one day of worship and workshops will draw you closer to the Eucharistic Jesus in ways that will last a lifetime. #Catholic #EucharisticRevival diopitt.org/eucharistic-co…

I call on all people of goodwill to mobilize for the abolition of the death penalty throughout the world. Society can effectively repress crime without definitively depriving the offenders of the possibility of redeeming themselves. #EndDeathPenalty

Prophets aren’t called to predict the future but to be God’s voice, reminding others of the truth and speaking His words into our world. Have you met a prophet whose godly wisdom changed your life? Can you be a prophet to those around you? #Catholic

Bl. Carlo Acutis prays for you and me to love the Eucharist as he does. To help you, his relic and exhibit on Eucharistic Miracles of the World will be at our Diocesan Eucharistic Congress Oct. 22. #Catholic #EucharisticRevival. Sign up: bit.ly/EuConPgh

On Saturday, @Diopitt begins a week-long campaign to encourage you to attend daily Mass. It’s my prayer that you will discover a love that lasts a lifetime for our Lord in the Eucharist and a longing for daily Mass. Text EUCHARIST2022 to 84576 to receive daily messages all week.

Everyone should experience welcome in our churches, no matter their race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation or appearance. God commands us to love and forbids us to judge. Everyone is in need of His mercy, including you and me. #ChurchWelcoming bit.ly/ChurchWelcoming 3/3

It is important for me to make this clarification. What follows is the text of my original tweet, with a link to my pastoral letter, “The Church Welcoming.” The tweet is drawn from that letter. 2/3

Thanks to all who follow my account. The image with my Oct 11 tweet caused consternation to many, including me. The tweet was mine, but not the graphic. Because the image created grave misunderstandings and detracted from the message, I asked that the entire tweet be deleted. 1/3

Bl. Roman Lysko, a priest in #Ukraine, was tortured & killed by the Soviet NKVD in 1949 for refusing to renounce his Catholic faith. Ask his prayers for Ukrainians suffering Russian persecution, and for you & me to have his strength of devotion. #Catholic bit.ly/RomanLysko

Tomorrow, 10/16, join our Mass & procession in Beechview for Lord of Miracles, a Peruvian celebration of the mercy and power of Jesus. May it also remind us that our diocese has spiritual ties to Peru through our Chimbote Mission. #Catholic bit.ly/LordMiraclesPgh

As you are renewed at Mass today, I invite you to join “Come to the Altar.” Receive text encouragement this week to attend daily Mass. It culminates in our Diocesan Eucharistic Congress Oct. 22, but builds a habit for a lifetime. Text 84576 to join. #EucharisticRevival #Catholic

Pray for this week’s U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops theological dialogue with Muslims – a conversation pioneered by St. Francis of Assisi. Our faith tells us to love our #Muslim sisters and brothers and to protect them from anyone who wishes them harm. #Catholic #Islam

On his feast day, read St. Luke’s Gospel. How often does he describe Jesus welcoming people whom others avoided? How often does Jesus befriend those excluded by religious leaders? Let’s do the same. Love is for everyone. #Catholic #ChurchWelcoming

It’s not too late to join “Come to the Altar.” Receive texts encouraging daily Mass attendance this week as we approach Saturday’s Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. Daily Mass will give you grace to open your heart wider to Jesus. Text EUCHARIST2022 to 84576 to join.

Pray about what you can give to this weekend’s collection for World Mission Sunday. With your help, the #Catholic Church does great, but unsung, work worldwide, bringing the Gospel and practical aid where it is most needed. Please give generously. Info: onefamilyinmission.org

Are you ready to grow closer to Jesus? Join me tomorrow at our Diocesan Eucharistic Congress. Worship and learn together. Venerate the relic of Bl. Carlo Acutis and view his Eucharistic Miracles of the World. See you there! #EucharisticRevival bit.ly/EuConPgh

Today is the day! Our Diocesan Eucharistic Congress begins at 11 am in North Catholic High School, Cranberry. If you can’t attend, please pray for those who do. Pray that all of us will deepen our love and faith in Jesus, as He comes to us in the Eucharist. #EucharisticRevival

Today is World Mission Sunday. Our gifts to this collection help Jesus reach the most hurting and desperate people worldwide. Support missions and evangelization among the poor, the persecuted and those whom others have forgotten. Info: onefamilyinmission.org

At the wedding in Cana, Mary modeled hospitality – even though it wasn’t her party. She asked Jesus to provide wine for the guests, to spare the newlyweds embarrassment. We act as the #ChurchWelcoming when, instead of criticizing, we make a bad situation better. #Catholic

I'll be unplugged from social media while I'm making my annual retreat this week. Please pray for me as I will pray for all the faithful of the Church of Pittsburgh.