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Holy
Trinity
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217
Fourth Street
Conemaugh, PA 15909
Contact Information:
Telephone:
814-535-5231
FAX: 814-535-2417
Email: holytrinity217@aol.com
Website Address: N/A
Pastor: Monsignor Raymond A. Balta
Liturgy
Schedule:
N/A
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Originally,
the future parish family of Holy Trinity Church traveled for religious
services to St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Johnstown, Pa.
After a number of years, there appeared to be a sufficient
number of faithful to warrant the establishment of a parish in
Conemaugh. Since funds were low, the founders decided to
erect an all purpose church basement to be used for religious
services, school and meetings. Finally, under the leadership
of Rev. Alexander Dudinsky, the first pastor, the parish family
gathered together for the dedication of the cornerstone by the
Most Rev. Eugene Garvey, Bishop of Altoona, on October 4, 1908.
At first, the Liturgies were held in a parishioner’s home,
then in the Lodge Hall on Railroad Street. In 1916 the congregation
decided the church should be completed. Two years later
the long-awaited dream of the faithful community of Holy Trinity
Church was fulfilled--construction was completed and the church
was dedicated.
During 1924 and 1925, the interior of the church was decorated
and dedicated by the Most Rev. Basil Takach. In the course
of World War II, 216 young parishioners served in the Armed Forces,
six of whom lost their lives in the service of their country.
A new church rectory was built and dedicated by the Most Rev.
Nicholas Elko in 1963. In 1964 extensive renovations of
the church and social center were completed. |
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