Bishops visits Saints Joachim and Anne Parish
Around The Valley, Features
February 17, 2026

Bishops visits Saints Joachim and Anne Parish

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman visited Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Campus – Elizabeth, on Thursday. More than 100 parishioners participated in the roundtable discussion how the parish is doing with the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, which focuses on outreach to the poor and homebound and people struggling with life issues. Parishioners interacted with one another highlighting how active the parish is helping with four area food banks, visiting the...

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