By Brian C. Rittmeyer
Trib Total Media
The Diocese of Pittsburgh cited ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as reasons for staff layoffs and the relocation of its central administration.
A staff realignment includes eliminating 11 positions and reducing hours for two positions, the diocese said in a news release Tuesday.
Diocesan operations are being moved from the Pastoral Center on the Boulevard of the Allies in Downtown Pittsburgh to St. Paul Seminary on Noblestown Road.
Staff changes take effect Aug. 1. The move to Saint Paul Seminary — said to be the only diocesan property that can accommodate all employees — will be a gradual transfer over the next six months, expected to be finished by Dec. 31.
Bishop David Zubik and members of his senior team shared the information with staff members and clergy in online conferences Tuesday afternoon.
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