This Day in Diocesan History for February 2

1862

The first Mass of St. Augustine Parish, Lawrenceville celebrated in the school.  The school was built before the parish was created.

 
 
1902

Dedication of St. Mary Church, West Winfield

 
 
1913

Dedication of St. Paul Chapel No. 2, Oakland, a small chapel and school rooms built in lower Oakland by St. Paul Cathedral.  This chapel served as a mission until 1953 when it became St. Regis Parish

 
 
1913

The first St. Anthony Church, Monongahela destroyed in a fire

 
 
1925

The second Holy Trinity School, West Mifflin opened

 
 
1934

Local Catholics in Meridian rent the upper floor of an old school building for religious instruction and to celebrate Mass.  This beginning eventually led to the founding of St. Conrad Parish

 

1941

The first Mass of Holy Family Mission, Greensboro celebrated in the Vox Theater Building

 
 
1962

The second St. Cecilia Church, Glassport badly damaged in a fire set by vandals

 
 
2001

Dedication of Libermann Hall in Bethel Park, an assisted/independent living facility for members of the Holy Ghost Fathers

 
 
2005

Paul Bradley consecrated bishop

 
 
Bishop Paul Bradley