About Saint Catherine of Siena (St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish) · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish is a Roman Catholic faith community serving the Beechview and Brookline neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Formed on May 17, 2019 by decree of Bishop David A. Zubik, the parish was created by merging five former Brookline-Beechview parishes; today the Eucharist is celebrated at three remaining worship sites — St. Catherine of Siena (Beechview, the main office), the Church of the Resurrection (Brookline), and St. Pius X (Brookline). The parish is a multilingual community that celebrates Mass in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- Established
- 2019
- Patron
- Saint Teresa of Kolkata (Saint Teresa of Calcutta)
- Rector
- Rev. Fernando Torres, LC
- Diocese
- Diocese of Pittsburgh
Why belong here
Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish welcomes parishioners and visitors into a tri-site Catholic family that serves the Beechview and Brookline neighborhoods with daily and Sunday Mass in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The community offers a working food-ministry (Teresa's Table), a Catholic Book Club, a Care for Creation study group, Operation Safety Net outreach, and active parish volunteering supported by parish staff in faith formation, music, and CCD. With three churches, weekday adoration, regular confession times, and a daily Rosary (including on Zoom), it is a parish designed to make Catholic life accessible to families in every season.
Mass times at Saint Catherine of Siena (St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM at Church of the Resurrection
- Wednesday 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM at St. Pius X
- Saturday 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM at St. Catherine of Siena
Adoration times
- 1st Friday of the month after 8:45 AM Mass until 10:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena (unless there is a funeral)
- Last Wednesday of the month after 7:00 PM Mass until 8:00 PM at St. Pius X
- First Saturday of the month after 8:00 AM Mass until 9:15 AM at Church of the Resurrection
- Thursday in June 2026 at Resurrection Church, Brookline at 7 PM
Parish Identity and History
Saint Teresa of Kolkata Parish was formed on May 17, 2019 by decree of Bishop David A. Zubik, as a merger of five Brookline-Beechview parishes. The new name was chosen by parishioners after the parishes had been grouped under the working name 'Brookline-Beechview Catholic.' The patron, Saint Teresa of Kolkata (Mother Teresa), was canonized in 2016 and her feast day is September 5.
- Formed May 17, 2019 by Bishop David A. Zubik
- Previously known as Brookline-Beechview Catholic
- Merger of five former parishes — St. Catherine of Siena, Resurrection, St. Pius X, Our Lady of Loreto, and St. Pamphilus
- Patron: Saint Teresa of Kolkata
Worship Sites
Although it is one parish, Saint Teresa of Kolkata celebrates the Eucharist at three worship sites, two in Brookline and one in Beechview. The main parish office is located at St. Catherine of Siena in Beechview.
- St. Catherine of Siena — 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (MAIN OFFICE)
- Church of the Resurrection — 1100 Creedmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
- St. Pius X — 3040 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Clergy and Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Fernando Torres, LC, and is served by two parochial vicars, three deacons, and a lay staff that supports parish operations, faith formation, and music ministry.
- Rev. Fernando Torres, LC — Pastor
- Rev. Gary W. Oehmler — Parochial Vicar
- Rev. James M. Bachner — founding pastor (now Pastor Emeritus role)
- Deacon Mark S. Bibro
- Deacon Thomas J. O'Neill
- Deacon Richard A. Longo
- Ms. Dori Priori — Secretary
- Mrs. Julianna Haag — Music Ministry
- Mrs. Nancy Spinneweber — CCD Director
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith formation for children (CCD) and adults is coordinated centrally through the parish office, with bilingual staff support for English- and Spanish-speaking families.
- Faith Formation for Children: 412-531-2135 ext. 220 (English) / ext. 223 (Spanish)
- Faith Formation for Adults: 412-531-2135 ext. 226 (English) / ext. 224 (Spanish)
- CCD Director: Nancy Spinneweber
Parish Ministries and Outreach
The parish supports a number of ongoing ministries, study groups, and outreach programs designed to serve neighbors and build community.
- Teresa's Table — regular parish meals program
- The Catholic Book Club
- Care for Creation Study Group
- Operation Safety Net (outreach)
- Parish Women's Group
- Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- Prayer Line (call 412-531-2135 to submit or pray for requests)
Safe Environment and Volunteering
All volunteers and staff must complete the Diocese of Pittsburgh's Safe Environment Policy requirements before serving. The parish Safe Environment Coordinator helps new volunteers begin the process.
- Diocesan Safe Environment Policy applies to all adults serving in ministry
- Contact: Patty Schwerin, [email protected], 412-531-2135 ext. 226
Stay Connected
Parishioners can stay in touch with the parish through Flocknote email updates, the parish YouTube channel, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as the weekly parish bulletin available on the website.
- Flocknote: text STK to 84576 or visit teresaofkolkata.flocknote.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/STK15216
- Twitter: twitter.com/STKolkataPghParish
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/SaintTeresaofKolkataParish
- Parish Office Fax: 412-531-8543
- Parish Business Manager: 412-531-2135 ext. 211
Service Times and Contact at a Glance
Practical details for visiting or contacting the parish offices and each worship site.
- Parish Office (St. Catherine of Siena): 1810 Belasco Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 — 412-531-2135 ext. 210
- St. Pius X: 3040 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 — 412-531-2135 ext. 226
- Resurrection: 1100 Creedmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
- Parish Email: [email protected]
- Website: stteresakolkatapgh.org
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. James M. Bachner2019–present (founding pastor)
Already pastor of St. Catherine of Siena; tasked by Bishop Zubik with leading the five-parish grouping that became St. Teresa of Kolkata; named founding pastor when the parish was erected on May 17, 2019.