The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will have its 13th bishop in its history.

The Holy See announced that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop David Zubik at 6 a.m. local time. Zubik reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 last September.

In his place, Pope Leo named Auxiliary Bishop Mark Eckman as the 13th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.

"With a grateful and humble heart, I accept this appointment and ask for the prayers of all the faithful," Bishop Eckman said. "Together, we will continue the mission of Jesus Christ with hope."

Bishop Eckman will be installed officially on Monday, July 14, 2025, in a special Mass at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland.

"I am both grateful and thrilled with this appointment," Bishop Zubik wrote in a letter to clergy and sta

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