Report: Final Latin Mass at Saint Titus Church, Aliquippa, PA, - 4 September 2026

Following the recent announcement by Bishop Mark Eckman that the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus Church in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, is to be discontinued, the final Latin Mass was offered on the First Friday, 4 September 2026, by Canon William Avis of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest and Pastor of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, followed by a reception in the church hall.

Fr. Ladis J. Cizik, longtime celebrant of the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus, heard confessions prior to Mass, sat in choir, and assisted with the distribution of Holy Communion.

Anthony J. Rubino, Financial Secretary of Woodlawn Council 2161, presents a $500 scholarship grant check to seminarian David Prezzia, also a member of Woodlawn Council.

Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Triadelphia, WV, 15 September 2026

From our friends at the Wheeling Area Latin Mass Society comes an invitation to join them in celebrating their patronal feast day with a High Mass for the Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Our Lady of Sorrows
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Traditional Latin

High Mass

Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 6:00 PM.

Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church

90 Chapel Hill Road

Triadelphia WV 26059

Reception after Mass.

Please spread the word.

Additional information can be found here.

Life Site News Coverage of the Termination of the Latin Mass at St. Titus Church

The Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 is pleased to direct our readers' attention to Life Site News coverage of the termination of the Latin Mass at St. Titus Church.

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2026 Seminarian Scholarship Grant

Seminarian David Prezzia receiving the minor
orders of Porter and Lector, 18 Nov 2023.
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The Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council 2161 announces the award of a $500 seminarian scholarship grant to David Prezzia, member of Woodlawn Council 2161 and seminarian with the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter.

To date, Woodlawn Council has awarded $19,000 to traditional seminarians studying with the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter or the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.

FINAL LATIN MASS at St. Titus Church - 4 Sep 2026

Following the recent announcement by Bishop Mark Eckman that the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus Church in Aliquippa will be discontinued, the final Latin Mass will be offered on the First Friday, 4 September 2026, at 7:00 PM, followed by a reception in the church hall.

Please spread the word and join us for this High Mass & reception, and bring a friend.

Final Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus Church

Traditional Latin High Mass

Votive Mass of the Sacred Heart

First Friday, 4 September 2026, 7:00 PM

Offered in reparation for sins committed against the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts, and in thanksgiving for 19 years of the Latin Mass at St. Titus Church (2007-2026).

Celebrant: Canon William Avis

St. Titus Church

952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa PA 15001

Holy Rosary & confessions begin 30 minutes before Mass.

Reception in the church hall after Mass.

Please spread the word.

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Supported By:

Knights of Columbus

Woodlawn Council 2161

Report: Final Sunday Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus Church - 16 August 2026

Following the recent announcement by Bishop Mark Eckman that the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass at St. Titus Church in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, will be discontinued, the final Sunday Latin Mass was offered by Fr. Michael Roche on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, 16 August 2026, followed by a luncheon in the church hall.

Fr. Ladis J. Cizik offers the blessing before the luncheon.