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.
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A carnival atmosphere, live music and the smell of food and funnel cake are all part of the unofficial anniversary celebration of the Guardian Angels Parish this week.
The parish, in the Natrona Heights section of Harrison, was formed by the merger of six congregations: Our Lady of Victory, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Holy Martyrs, Holy Family, St. Joseph and St. Alphonsus.
They came together last July under a decree from the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
This month marks the merger’s one-year anniversary as well as the return of Summer Fest, a four-day celebration held on the grounds of St. Joseph High School, at Montana Avenue near Freeport Road.
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