St. Anthony's Chapel
04-10-15
If you ask someone what Pittsburgh is famous for, they'll probably talk about the Sports teams, the bridges, the cultural centers, Carson Street, etc. What about if you ask a Franciscan Student? They'll skip the first few, and just go straight to Carson Street, or a few blocks over to the Hofbrau House, a house favorite. But Pittsburgh is more than just bars, bridges and baseball. It is also home to one of America's best kept secrets - St. Anthony's Chapel, in Troy Hill.
In 1880, Fr. Suitbert Mollinger, a Belgium immigrant, decided to build a chapel that would hold his and others Relics. Today, that chapel houses over 5,000, more than anywhere outside the Vatican. Truly a place of beauty and peace, St. Anthony's is a small church with a deep and rich history.
A beautiful interior that reminds you of European Churches, you can not help but walk into the Chapel and feel the presence of the communion of Saints. The word relic means "remains" and no where else in the world are so many saint remains found in a concentrated area. The relics of St. Peter, St. John, St. James and all the other apostles are present, along with many relics directly related to our Lord, including the pieces of the True Cross.
A place that draws pilgrims from all over the world, it's history goes back to the roots of our Catholic Faith. Christ is at the center of this beautiful chapel, and it is incapsulated through the thousands of relics.
The best part of this beautiful place of worship - It's close, just a short drive from Campus! I highly encourage you to visit, if you haven't already!
God Alone!
"He died for me, so I will live for Him!"
