St. John begins year of 175th anniversary celebrations
St. John the Evangelist Church in Uniontown will hold a number of events over the coming year to commemorate its 175th anniversary.
A concert at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 includes an afternoon of sacred music and reflections inspired by the writings of St. John, presented by the Rev. Anthony Klimko and the combined choirs of the Roman Catholic Churches of Southern Fayette. A reception will follow. Commemorative ornaments and souvenirs will also be for sale.
The church is located at 61 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown.
On Dec. 27, the church will hold a Feast Day Mass, also followed by a reception. There will be three banners inside the church and one outside.
In the summer months, the church plans to have celebrations outside with ice cream and/or coffee and donuts.
From Sept. 18-23, 2027, a parish mission will be given by the Rev. Simeon Gallagher.