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About Us

Who We Are

The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh

The Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association (CPCA) was established in 2016 by Bishop David Zubik to manage the 116 parish cemeteries in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. It is a Pennsylvania Non-profit corporation with an Internal Revenue designation of 501c3.  

The CPCA was established to relieve the parishes with cemeteries from the sometimes demanding and complicated task of modern cemetery management, and to bring the cemeteries under one management entity. Because the CPCA is affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, the cemeteries remain under the watchful eye of the Church which ensures that the properties will be operated according to the laws and precepts of the Roman Catholic Church. 

This is very important because what Catholics believe about death differs from that of other faiths. For us, Burying the Dead, is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy. Catholic cemeteries perform this corporal work for our deceased brothers and sisters in the faith believing that they await the resurrection of the body on the last day. Catholic cemeteries serve as the final resting places for those who have gone before us “marked with the sign of faith”, and as places of memorial and prayer for their families. They are sacred places too, specifically set aside by the Church for the burial of the faithful.

Essentials about the Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association (CPCA):

Essentials about the Catholic Parish Cemeteries Association (CPCA):

  • A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that operates and maintains parish cemeteries.
  • Parishes maintain ownership of cemeteries, which are licensed to CPCA to manage.
  • Parish cemetery perpetual care funds are enhanced by this arrangement, operating procedures are standardized, and economies of scale are realized.
  • Three regional administrative centers house all records and oversee cemetery activity.
  • The North Regional Office (New Castle) serves the parish cemeteries in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties.
  • The Allegheny Regional Office (West End Pittsburgh) serves the parish cemeteries in Allegheny County.
  • The South Regional Office (Cecil Township) serves the parish cemeteries in Washington and Greene Counties.
  • Contact information for these centers can be found on our contact us page.
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