Former KDKA News Anchor Joins Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese Staff

PITTSBURGH, PA- The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has hired former KDKA-TV news anchor Jennifer Antkowiak as its executive director of community relations, a new position funded by a donor endowment. Antkowiak will oversee diocesan communications operations.

Antkowaik spent 23 ears as an award winning reporter, anchor and host, mostly at KDKA. She also has worked as a wellness advocate and educator and has taught business and communications courses at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. She currently serves on advisory committees for the diocese, including the Church Healing Commission.

"Jennifer has become a valued contributor to our diocesan life," Bishop David Zubik said in a statement. "She is a woman of great faith who has shown a strong desire to build up the Church."

Antkowiak will begin her new duties on Nov. 1.