Saint Luke Parish Archives

Saint Luke Parish Archives History of the Roman Catholic faithful of Ambridge, Baden, Conway, and Franklin Park

First Holy Communion Class at Divine Redeemer Church in Ambridge with Father Paul Yurko and their teacher, Sister M. Ber...
05/27/2026

First Holy Communion Class at Divine Redeemer Church in Ambridge with Father Paul Yurko and their teacher, Sister M. Bernadette. (1977)
(Updated names)The Communicants from left to right: Robert Benkowski, Paul Chupka, Diane Jurasko, Michelle Ramsey, and Donald Boros.

Fun fact: According to a former Divine Redeemer parishioner, it was tradition that the children made their first Holy Communion in the 3rd grade on Ascension Thursday. Father John Rostas said he picked Ascension Thursday because the children would remember that they made their First Communion on a special day rather than just a Sunday. That was in 1958. If you made your First Holy Communion on a special day other than Sunday, please comment.

Pentecost Sunday at Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish/Good Samaritan Church, May 24, 2026.Thank you to all the parishione...
05/24/2026

Pentecost Sunday at Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish/Good Samaritan Church, May 24, 2026.

Thank you to all the parishioners who wore red or white as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit.

The Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish held a May Crowning on May 20, 2026, at Good ...
05/22/2026

The Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish held a May Crowning on May 20, 2026, at Good Samaritan Church. Pat Wesolowski was named May Queen, and she had the honor of crowning the image of the Blessed Mother Mary.
That evening, CMLG awarded three $3,000 scholarships to members of the Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish Class of 2026. The recipients were Violet Kucler, Ava Simmons, and Joshua Carr.
New members and officers were also installed during the meeting.

Congratulations to our pastor, Father Joe Carr as he celebrates the 20th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to our pastor, Father Joe Carr as he celebrates the 20th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. He was ordained on May 20, 2006, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Pittsburgh. We are grateful to his dedicated service to Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish.

May Crowning at St. Stanislaus Church in Ambridge with Father Labujewski, pastor and Father Zygmunt Szarnicki, assistant...
05/20/2026

May Crowning at St. Stanislaus Church in Ambridge with Father Labujewski, pastor and Father Zygmunt Szarnicki, assistant pastor. Fr. Szarnicki served at St. Stans from 1948-1951, which helps to date this picture from that period. Anyone recognize the May Queen or her attendants?

Fun facts: Father Zygmunt Szarnicki was a gifted violinist who performed in local concerts.
During his short stay at St. Stanislaus Church, he baptized David Zubik in 1950, who later became the Bishop of Pittsburgh.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION RECEPTIONSaint Luke the Evangelist Parish’s clergy and staff hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Rece...
05/16/2026

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION RECEPTION
Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish’s clergy and staff hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Reception to celebrate and thank its parish volunteers. The reception was held in the upper CDC at the Saint John & Paul Campus on Friday, May 15, 2026.

First Holy Communion Class at Christ the King Church in Ambridge with their pastor, Father Edward Farina, 2nd grade teac...
05/13/2026

First Holy Communion Class at Christ the King Church in Ambridge with their pastor, Father Edward Farina, 2nd grade teacher Sister Jean, and helper Josephine Aloe. (1972)
I see some familiar faces, who do you recognize?

Fun fact: Elementary CCD students attended class and participated in Mass on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

May Procession at Our Lady of Peace Church in Conway – 1950s?Fun facts: The May Queen and her attendants would have been...
05/06/2026

May Procession at Our Lady of Peace Church in Conway – 1950s?

Fun facts: The May Queen and her attendants would have been members of the Young Ladies Sodality. The ceremony began in the church followed by a procession through the community, which included Twelfth Street, Second Avenue, and Tenth Street before returning to the church.

Image of St. Veronica in the 1961 Crusader YearbookDid you know that St. Veronica Church was named after the 17th centur...
04/29/2026

Image of St. Veronica in the 1961 Crusader Yearbook

Did you know that St. Veronica Church was named after the 17th century Capuchin Poor Clare, Veronica Giuliani as its primary patron? Thus, the pious woman associated with wiping the face of Christ as he walked the road to Calvary was the second patron.

Apparently, the church chose the image of St. Veronica that wiped the face of Jesus instead of St. Veronica Giuliani, who would have been portrayed holding a crucifix and a crown of thorns upon her head.

St. Veronica was the first Catholic Church in Ambridge and was dedicated on October 28, 1906.

Join us for the annual Saint Anthony Novena beginning this evening, Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Samaritan Chu...
04/14/2026

Join us for the annual Saint Anthony Novena beginning this evening, Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Samaritan Church in Ambridge. The novena continues for nine Tuesdays until the final celebration on June 9. All are welcome!

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