Category Archives: Church and School – Holy Trinity

Voices of Duquesne – Christmas 2017

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

Hi James, I am in need of a recipe for Christmas Eve mushroom soup that uses fresh mushrooms and NO sauerkraut. That was my mothers recipe from a long time ago. My mother was born in Slovakia and must have gotten that recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Feedback From Our Friends, Food and Restaurants, Hunky Celebrations, Miscellaneous | 10 Comments

Help To Save Our Holy Trinity Church In Duquesne

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

I received the following email this week, and I am hoping that we can help to provide some information about Holy Trinity. The fact that they may consider demolishing the structure is very disturbing. Considering the condition of the building, it is understandable why … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Trinity, Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne History, Miscellaneous | 17 Comments

A Duquesne Deluge of Prayers

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

I have often written about Fr. Dennis, Pastor of Christ the Light of the World, in Duquesne. Fr. Dennis is Pastor for the Holy Name site, the St. Hedwig site, and at the St. Joseph site. In December, 2011 after … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Church and School - St. Joseph, Churches - Other, Duquesne's Special Citizens | 60 Comments

Our Easter Celebration

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

As a Catholic child, a student of Holy Name Grade School, and an altar boy, the three days prior to Easter marked the most  pious and important days of the liturgical year. Although Holy Week officially began on Palm Sunday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, My Hunky Family, Parents, Springtime, Uncategorized | 21 Comments

A Christmas Gift and Wish

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

It’s Christmas Eve and I am just relaxing and thinking of my family and friends. Unfortunately, Judy is suffering from a very bad case of acute bronchitis and is having a very tough time between the coughing, the wheezing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Church and School - St. Joseph, Churches - Other, Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne Carnegie Library, Wintertime | 11 Comments

All In The Name Of Progress???

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

I received a wonder email from Michael Ferchak that shared many of his recollections about his youth in Duquesne. Mike grew up on Chestnut Street, off of Center Street. I attempted to find an image of Mike’s home, but not knowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Trinity, Duquesne Buildings, Feedback From Our Friends, Stores and Businesses | 7 Comments

More of Duquesne’s Houses of Worship

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

After I became an altar boy at Holy Name, I looked forward to being scheduled for Stations of the Cross duty. Since we attended Holy Name School, we would always attend Stations of the Cross services each friday during Lent. … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Church and School - St. Joseph, Churches - Other | 19 Comments