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 Saint Irenaeus Catholic Parish - Oakmont, Pennsylvania
N 40° 31.150 W 079° 50.470
17T E 598165 N 4486026
Saint Irenaeus Catholic Parish is located at 387 Maryland Avenue in Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Waymark Code: WMGRQW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2013
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Saint Irenaeus Catholic Parish - Oakmont, Pennsylvania
St. Irenaeus was established in 1907. Before the parish was founded, Catholics living in Oakmont had to travel to St. Joseph, Verona to attend Mass. In 1906, a group of these Catholics petitioned the bishop for permission to form a parish. In 1907, the bishop granted permission and assigned a priest to the new parish. The parish purchased an existing church from the Episcopal St. Thomas parish and renovated it. The church was dedicated in March of 1907.
The congregation continued to grow. Recognizing that a new, larger church would eventually be needed, the pastor purchased additional land in December of 1921. However, due to other financial commitments, work did not begin on a new church for three decades. Not until May 25, 1952, was ground broken for the church. The cornerstone was laid on December 17, 1952, and the completed church was dedicated on November 7, 1953.
The church was renovated in 1981 and 1982. The renovation included the installation of new stained glass windows.
Mass Times
Sunday: 8:00a, 11:00a
Saturday (Anticipation): 4:30p
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00a
Holy Days: Holy Day - 10:00a, 7:00p
Reconciliation
Saturday: 11:00a - 12:00 noon
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 03/01/1907
Date of building construction: 11/07/1953
Archdiocese: Philadelphia
Diocese: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Address/Location:
385 Maryland Avenue
Oakmont, PA United States of America
15139
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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