Two Catholic churches in Penn Hills will soon close their doors for good.
Diocese of Pittsburgh officials said St. Bartholomew Church, at 111 Erhardt Drive, and St. Gerard Majella Church, at 121 Dawn Drive, are in poor physical condition.
A recent decree from Bishop David Zubik cited both roofs, as well as their HVAC and other systems, are in dire need of repair or replacement.
The combined cost of repairs is estimated at least $790,000.
Plaster at St. Bartholomew had also fallen, creating a safety hazard and damaged the church’s organ.
The decree is effective shortly after midnight Aug. 6.
A Mass is set for 6 p.m. on Monday at St. Bartholomew and 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Gerard.
Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review
Trees and wildflowers are seen Oct. 15 from a trail along the former Churchill Valley Country Club, now a green space. Allegheny Land Trust received a $1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which will go toward its efforts to preserve the green space.
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The Allegheny Land Trust has until March 31 to raise another $630,000 in order to close on a deal to preserve 148 acres of vacant land at the defunct Churchill Valley Country Club.
Despite nearly two years of raising money to reach the