Ten parishes in the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese will merge into three by on July 1.

The merger, announced last week ny Bishop David Zubik, will impact some parishes in southern Butler County.

“This is a pivotal time for our diocese as we plan for the future of the Church of Pittsburgh,” said Zubik in a letter to parishioners.

The new Divine Grace Parish will include the parishes of St. Ferdinand in Cranberry Township, St. Gregory in Zelienople and Holy Redeemer in Ellwood City. It is the only parish of the three that includes Butler County residents.

The other two new parishes, Regina Coeli and Saint Luke the Evangelist, will be formed of current parishes in Allegheny and Beaver counties.

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