Catholics in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg dioceses are excused from Sunday Mass because of the massive winter storm expected to dump at least 8 inches of snow across most of the area.
Both Bishop Mark Eckman from the Diocese of Pittsburgh and Bishop Larry Kulick have dispensed worshippers from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass this weekend. Together, the two dioceses cover the entire Pittsburgh area, which is under a winter storm warning from 7 p.m. Saturday until noon Monday.
“Local meteorologists are warning that this could be one of the most significant snow events in recent years, with hazardous roads and bitter cold expected through Monday,” the Diocese of Pittsburgh said in a news release. “In light of these forecasts, the Diocese urges parishioners to place safety first in considering weekend travel.”…