This Day in Diocesan History for February 22

1891

A committee of Catholics living in Emsworth met to discuss plans for a new church, which would become Sacred Heart

 
 
1896

Dedication of the second St. Peter School, South Side

 
 
1913

St. Brigid Church, Hill District damaged by fire

 
 
1929

Cornerstone laid for the second Our Lady of Consolation Church, Nemacolin

 
 
1938

Bishop Hugh Boyle issued a letter to all pastors forbidding bingo and any related games as entertainment or fund raising for the parish or parish societies

 
 
1953

Dedication of the second St. John Capistran Church, Upper St. Clair

 

1953

Ground broken for the third Ss. Peter & Paul Church/school, Beaver

 
 
1959

Dedication of the second St. Veronica Church, Ambridge

 
 
 
Bishop Hugh Boyle, sixth Bishop of Pittsburgh