St. Adalbert - Pittsburgh

Felician Sisters arrived in Pittsburgh, PA, to teach at St. Adalbert School in 1888. The Polish Catholic parish of St. Adalbert was positioned on the south side of the city, in close proximity to steel mills and heavy industry where many immigrants labored. Mother Mary Cajetan Jankiewicz served as principal, and with her as teachers were Sister Mary Margaret Blar and Sister Marianne Pajzderska. 
St Adalbert church
St. Adalbert Church was built in 1889 at 160 S 15th Street in Pittsburgh.
St Adalbert convent
The St. Adalbert Convent was built for the Felician Sisters in 1907.
St Adalbert school
The Felician Sisters began teaching at St. Adalbert in 1888 and retained their convent and presence in the parish until 2021, for more than 100 years.

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  • Date
    1888 - 2021
  • Type
    Photo Group
  • Content Topic
    Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Province - Coraopolis