Most Rev. David Bonnar, D.D.

Bishop Dave Bonnar is the fourth of five children to the late George and Mary Bernadette Bonnar.  Bishop Bonnar is the son of a butcher.  His mother was a homemaker.  Bishop Bonnar graduated from Duquesne University with a B.A. in Social Communications.  He attended the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome where he received an S.T.B. 

In his 32 years of priesthood, Bishop Bonnar has served as parochial vicar, part-time high school chaplain, pastor, rector of the diocesan seminary, director of vocations, director of the permanent diaconate, secretary of parish and ministerial leadership, and vicar of clergy.  For 12 years he was chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers and attended two Super Bowls in which the Steelers won. 

In addition to serving as the founding pastor of the new Saint Aidan Parish, Bishop Bonnar is also editor of The Priest Magazine which is published by Our Sunday Visitor.  Bishop Bonnar just completed a six-year term as a member of the inaugural Catholic High Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Board.  Bishop Bonnar is an avid sports fan who is a part-time season ticket holder for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  He enjoys golf, biking, walking, the outdoors, and writing.  Most of all, he loves being a parish priest.

Bishop Bonnar celebrated his Episcopal Ordination on January 12, 2021.