St. Lawrence's Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic Parish located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1849, it is one of the oldest parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The church is named after St. Lawrence, the third-century Christian martyr. History St. Lawrence's Catholic Church was established in 1849 to serve the growing immigrant population of the Lower Lawrenceville area. Initially, the parish included a small wooden church and a number of smaller outbuildings. In 1864, a fire destroyed the original wooden church and a new brick church was erected in its place, with a Gothic style design customized to accommodate the specific needs of the growing Catholic community. This structure, located on Butler Street, would serve the community for over a hundred years until its eventual demolition in 1982. In the late 1970s, the parish, now part of the larger Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, had outgrown its Butler Street home and a new building was needed. This led to the building of the current St. Lawrence's Catholic Church on Butler Street and 52nd Street in 1982. Facts - The current church building was completed and dedicated on November 13, 1982 by Archbishop John Dearden. - St. Lawrence's Catholic Church includes a sanctuary, sacristies, and a large church hall. - St. Lawrence's Catholic Church maintains a vibrant religious life, with frequent Masses, catechism and Bible study classes, religious education, and various other spiritual activities. - The parish is served by Brownson House, an outreach and social service program that offers assistance to those in need in the neighboring Lawrenceville area. Services - Mass: St. Lawrence's Catholic Church holds masses daily, with Sunday Mass at 10 AM and Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. - Confession: Confession is held on Saturdays from 4 PM to 4:45 PM, and by appointment. - Baptisms, weddings, and funerals: St. Lawrence's Catholic Church offers baptisms, weddings, and funeral services. These must be coordinated in advance with the parish. - Catechism and Bible study: St. Lawrence's Catholic Church offers regular adult and children's Bible study classes, as well as a range of catechism classes for all ages. - Education, outreach, and social services: The parish is served by a number of outreach and social service programs, most notably Brownson House, which promotes social justice, health, and wellness.