This Day in Diocesan History for January 11

1853

Construction began on the first St. Brigid Church/school, Hill District

 
 
1876

John Tuigg appointed third Bishop of Pittsburgh

 
 
1893

Annunciation Parish, North Side established

 
 
1903

The first Mass of Holy Angels Parish, Hays celebrated in the parish rectory

 
 
1914

Answering the appeal of Msgr. Stephen Walsh and Rev. Lawrence O'Connell, the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Assc. agrees to organize and fund a home to care for infants whose mothers could not support them.  This home became St. Rita's Home for Infants

 
 
1964

Dedication of the second St. Michael School, Munhall

 
 
Bishop John Tuigg, third Bishop of Pittsburgh