The Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania

Welcome

The Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania promotes the teaching and dissemination of the history of the Catholic Church in Western Pennsylvania and in the United States and preserves the records and artifacts documenting the history of the Catholic Church in Western Pennsylvania.

The Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania is listed under the Diocese of Pittsburgh in the Official Catholic Directory and is a non-profit organization under Code Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Preserving Our Heritage Summit: Catholic Archives of Western Pennsylvania

The Catholic Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania is a continual supporter and planner for the annual Summit. The Fifth Annual Summit on Preserving Our Heritage: Catholic Archives of Western Pennsylvania is planned for Thursday, May 21, 2026, to be held in Ballroom A, Power Center, Duquesne University, 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.