This Day in Diocesan History for February 8

1903

The first Mass of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, North Side celebrated in Liberty Hall

 
 
1928

Bishop Hugh Boyle issues a letter establishing a Miner's Parish Relief Fund to provide food and clothing for striking coal miners.  The fund was closed out in 1931

 
 
1960

Dedication of Gilmary School

 
 
1960

The second St. Agnes School, West Mifflin opened

 
 
2004

Dedication of the third St. Cecilia Church, Rochester

 
 
 
Gilmary School. 1975