This Day in Diocesan History for January 1

1840: Dedication of the first St. Philomena Church, Strip District


1971: The 18th Diocesan Synod held


1988: Donald Wuerl installed as the eleventh Bishop of Pittsburgh


2007: Ground broken for St. Kilian School and temporary church building, Adams/Cranberry Twp.

Bishop Wuerl greeting people who attended his installation as Bishop of Pittsburgh