What a gem! This is one of those gorgeous, European style churches parked right in the middle of…read morewhat was the predominately Polish neighborhood (hence the neighborhood name). I have been here for a special event Mass (a speaker, relic blessing and Mass) and a regular Sunday Mass. Both experiences were wonderful. The church itself is stunning. So many beautiful things to look at and experience. As someone with Polish heritage, I especially liked the area that had statues and prayer cards for Pope John Paul II and St. Faustina, probably the most well known saints. For their traditional Mass, there is often still a song or two sung in Polish. I unfortunately never learned the language, but it instantly brings me a warm, comforting feeling hearing the language my grandparents spoke and thinking of all the great Polish traditions. People at the church are also extremely friendly and welcoming. You could tell they know the regulars versus the visitors because two different greeters asked us if we had any questions or needed any guidance or direction (it is a large church with bathrooms downstairs, so I can see why they are being proactive). A beautiful space filled with beautiful people. Definitely recommend participating in Mass here, or, if you aren't Catholic or religious, just stopping in to admire its beauty.

This beautiful Polish church is captivating upon walking in. I'd highly recommend visiting this…read morechurch closer to Christmas time, since they go all out with decorating.

I am a docent for the Maxi Vanka Murals, so I often get to interact with the members at St…read moreNicholas. They regularly contribute Croatian cookies for our fundraisers and they all seem to have a heart of gold. This church was consolidated with some other churches, for example St Anthony's in Troy Hill and St Stanislas in the Strip. I've met Father Nick several times and he is amazing.

This is a beautiful old church in Millvale. It is primarily a Croatian Catholic Church, and…read moreservices have been held here for over 100 years. The church is well known for the murals of Maxo Vanka which adorn the interior walls. I highly recommend planning a visit here to see the murals ... Cheers!!

Iconic view outside, stunning interior, and a "fruitful" history worth hearing about!!…read more Another quick stop on our Strip District Food Tour, our tour guide loved to show off architecture that tells the story of the Strip District. St. Stanislaus has always been iconic with its position on Smallman with golden accents that shine in the sun... especially now as you drive down past The Terminal! The spires have always look... truncated... and now with the history lesson - I fully understand it. The ACME Banana Factory next door had an explosion due to a spark with the ethylene gas in 1936. Launching bananas everywhere, the church had some major damage to the structure which forced them to restructure and thus having some wonky appearances. Even funnier, in 1990, the church was doing renovations and found petrified bananas inside - 54 years after the explosion!!! To this day, they have a banana fest to celebrate the fruitful past! Ornate, gorgeous, and well kept - this church is literally stunning.. to the point that I cannot believe that the doors are just wide open for the public. Praise God that they are so willing to share the beauty with the public so openly.

I don't think the people of Pittsburgh realize how fortunate we are to have so many stunning…read morearchitectural gems of churches in our city. St. Stans is one of those masterpieces. The interior almost seems small compared to how large it looks looming up from the street, but that adds to the charm of this gorgeously decorated masterpiece! It is a wonderful place to just stop in and admire the beauty, but it is also a wonderful place to spend time in quiet prayer or attend a Mass. Their Masses are reverent and moving. If you are in the area, definitely check it out!

What a warm and welcoming congregation!…read more The sanctuary is lovely, featuring beautiful wood and stunning stained glass. The congregation seems to enjoy singing, and there were lots of opportunities to do that in the service. The church is located across from a lovely stream, and I saw a fly fisherman returning to his car parked across the street. It appears that the building is often used by community groups during the week.

The mother church of the Diocese of Pittsburgh this is the Bishop's "home" and where major Diocesan…read morecelebrations take place. The building itself is gorgeous. Tall Spires reaching high above the street and gorgeous architecture make it really stand out. There is a small parking lot at one side of the building and there is also street parking available on the surrounding streets. When you enter, you can't help but be in awe at the massive size and ornate details of the church space. There is a long aisle, majestic columns and gorgeous main and side altars. I have been here for both regular and special event type Masses. I like that they have a Sunday evening Mass option. Mass here is reverent and beautiful. Hearing the organ bellow through this majestic space is incredible. They also often feature a choir during the school year on Sunday mornings. This church is worth visiting whether you want to attend Mass, spend some time in quiet prayer or just take in the gorgeous architecture.

I have been attending mass via YouTube since the beginning of COVID. I celebrate with the…read morePittsburgh Diocese about 95% of the time. I love Bishop Zubik and Father Stubna's homilies. The two women who did the readings April 7th are my favorite, they are passionate and entertaining ( believe it or not). By the way I live in So. California.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, multiple times for daily and Sunday Mass and daily confession…read moreopportunities? You definitely won't find that anywhere else in the Diocese (or maybe even in the area as a whole). I learned about the Oratory when I moved from Buffalo and was unpleasantly surprised that there are so few options for perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in this area. Where I lived in the Buffalo area, we had three chapels within a 15 minute (or so) drive. I didn't realize how spoiled I was. I fist visited for Adoration. During daylight hours, the chapel is open to everyone. For the later evening and overnight hours, you need to know a code or be a registered Adorer. I like that there is a sense of security so if you do have a late night prayer time, you can feel a sense of security. The chapel itself is pretty small. Every Mass I've been there for was literal standing room only (and often even spills out into the hallway). But the chapel is packed with beauty. The priests that celebrate Mass are reverent with meaningful and impactful homilies. They are also very compassionate and friendly. The Oratory has a small parking lot at the side of the building, but there is also generally street parking available as well. I definitely recommend attending Mass or Adoration here.

I was a normal university student that found this newman center to be extremely helpful in my…read moresearch for truth as I was trying to figure out the reality of Christ and his Church. The priest were extremely personable once I talked to them. I started off going to their masses late and leaving early, but by the end of college I couldn't keep away from the chapel. Very conducive environment for learning about faith while there are a fair amount of chill people that are involved there. I have since explored other newman centers and find this one to be one of the best. Bombtastic priests that always have adoration going on equals a knock out combo for doing well in school (constant prayer: Lord I have no idea what I am doing please be with me during his test). Getcha some of this newman center and you won't regret it (warning: some of the students can be off putting at first, but there are a bunch more that are normal and it took a couple visits to fully understand that)

Small but beautiful Byzantine church in Greensburg. I enjoyed talking with the Priest. He is warm,…read moreintelligent and thoughtful. The ushers were all kind and helpful. The sanctuary is flanked by lovely stained glass, and the front is filled with traditional icons. There's a big parking lot with plenty of places to park.

Beautiful older church in a really nice neighborhood the architecture is amazing you don't see…read morechurches built like this anymore the only problem I could see is parking is at a premium. The inside of the church was just as nice as the outside.

Beautiful historic site at the beginning of the South Side. Pittsburgh, why has no one reviewed…read morethis? John the Baptist wailing in the Wilderness. . One of many Eastern, in this case Ukranian, Ortodox churches in Pittsburgh. As much a part of the heritage as bridges, mills and high rise buildings.