This Day in Diocesan History for January 21

1907

The first Holy Cross Church, Glassport destroyed by fire

 
 
1914

The second St. Agnes Church, Oakland destroyed by fire, which also destroyed the convent and damaged the rectory

 
 
1934

The first St. Barnabas Church, Swissvale, formally dedicated after 25 years of use

 
 
1987

Bishop Anthony Bevilacqua blessed and dedicated Maryhouse, a shelter for low income women

 
 
The first St. Agnes Church, Oakland destroyed by fire