Pittsburgh Diocese Confirms Job Cuts

By Jamie Bittner
WTAE TV
March 22, 2019

https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-diocese-confirms-job-cuts-in-wake-of-statewide-grand-jury-report-into-clergy-sex-abuse/26901778

The Pennsylvania Grand Jury report revealing accusations of clergy sex-abuse in the Catholic Church is causing a ripple effect on church finances.

The Pittsburgh Diocese has confirmed to Pittsburgh's Action News 4 recent staff reductions are happening as the diocese continues cost-cutting efforts.

Part of those cost-cutting efforts may benefit the alleged victims, as Rev. Nicholas S. Vaskov stated, "we must also support the work of the newly-announced Secretariat for the Protection of Children, Youth and Vulnerable Adults as we continue and strengthen these efforts."

Rev. Vaskov added, however, the cost-cutting can also be attributed to the 'On Mission for The Church Alive' initiative that has been in place over the last 4 years to respond to changing needs and fewer resources in parishes.