St. Ladislaus group lobbies for shrine designation at Natrona church
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Conrad Zylinski and parishioners Karen Stempkoski and Aurora Leighlitner walk around St. Ladislaus Church in Natrona. The church’s last Mass is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
A stained-glass window greets parishioners above the front door of St. Ladislaus Church in Natrona.
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The interior of St. Ladislaus Church
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
The cornerstone at St. Ladislaus Church along Spruce Street is dated 1903.
Mike Werries | For the Tribune-Review
The Rev. John Lendvai, pastor of Guardian Angels Parish, locks the doors after the final Mass on Monday at St. Alphonsus Church in Springdale.
Mike Werries | For the Tribune-Review
Margaurite Mosovsky, one of the oldest parishioners at St. Alphonsus in Springdale, is among the last to leave after Mass on Monday. She is tended to by her grandson, Joe Mosovsky, and followed by other family members.
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The Rev. Aaron Kriss carries the sacristy candle out of St. Alphonsus after the Mass on Monday. The candle had stayed lit at all times to remind parishioners of the presence of Christ in the Springdale church.
Mike Werries | For the Tribune-Review
The final Mass at St. Alphonsus Church in Springdale took place Monday. It is one of five Guardian Angels Parish churches that closed this week.
