PITTSBURGH (KDKA) Bishop David A. Zubik will undergo back surgery Thursday morning to repair a herniated disc.
According to a press release from the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, this surgery was planned for later in the spring, but was moved up based on the advice of Bishop Zubik's doctors.
He had been experiencing back pain for some time and all attempts to correct the problem had failed.
Most of Bishop Zubik's scheduled events for the next two weeks will be covered by diocesan staff.
His doctors are expecting a speedy recovery.
According to a press release from the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, this surgery was planned for later in the spring, but was moved up based on the advice of Bishop Zubik's doctors.
He had been experiencing back pain for some time and all attempts to correct the problem had failed.
Most of Bishop Zubik's scheduled events for the next two weeks will be covered by diocesan staff.
His doctors are expecting a speedy recovery.
