About Holy Trinity [Ruthenian] · Wall, Pennsylvania
Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church is a small Ruthenian (Greek) Catholic parish in the borough of Wall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, served by the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh. The community was founded by immigrant families from Central/Eastern Europe who settled in the Wall area beginning in 1910, and the parish has celebrated the Byzantine Divine Liturgy in the same town since the late 1920s. Today the parish is administered by Father Donald M. Bolls, pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in nearby Monroeville, and offers a Saturday evening Divine Liturgy as well as confession and traditional Slavic church foods like pirohy. The parish is part of the worldwide Ruthenian Metropolitanate sui juris that is in full communion with Rome.
- Established
- 1929 (first Divine Liturgy celebrated April 28, 1929); charter dated June 17, 1930; cornerstone blessed October 11, 1931
- Patron
- Holy Trinity
- Rector
- Father Donald M. Bolls (appointed pastor of the Church of the Resurrection, Monroeville, and administrator of Holy Trinity, Wall, effective September 16, 2015)
- Diocese
- Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh (Ruthenian Metropolitanate sui juris of Pittsburgh), located geographically within the territory of the Roman Diocese of Pittsburgh
Why belong here
Holy Trinity is one of the few remaining Byzantine Catholic parishes serving the Mon Valley north of Pittsburgh, and its small, multigenerational immigrant-rooted community still gathers weekly for the Byzantine Divine Liturgy — a tradition tracing back nearly a century. Its pastor also ministers to the Church of the Resurrection in Monroeville, meaning visitors can expect a priest who knows the Ruthenian liturgical, spiritual, and cultural inheritance well. The active Ladies Club keeps faith, fellowship, and parish fundraising (including homemade pirohy, bingo luncheons, and a Las Vegas Night) alive for both members and the wider Wall community.
Mass times at Holy Trinity [Ruthenian]
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30–4:00 PM (before Divine Liturgy)
- Also available by request before and after Divine Liturgy
Parish History
Holy Trinity was born out of the dreams of European immigrants who began settling in the Wall, Pennsylvania area in 1910. After nearly two decades of waiting, a committee finally met Bishop Basil Takach in 1928 and received permission to formalize their community. A charter was obtained on June 17, 1930; the cornerstone was blessed on October 11, 1931; and the building has served Ruthenian (Greek) Catholics in the Mon Valley ever since.
- 1910 — first families arrive in Wall from Europe
- 1928 — committee meets Bishop Basil Takach
- April 28, 1929 — first Divine Liturgy (Father Arnold Suba)
- June 17, 1930 — parish charter granted
- October 11, 1931 — Bishop Takach blesses the cornerstone
- 1964 — neighboring house purchased as a rectory
Clergy & Pastoral Care
Holy Trinity is administered from the Church of the Resurrection in nearby Monroeville, where its pastor resides. The Archeparchy of Pittsburgh priest directory and official appointments confirm Father Donald M. Bolls as the current administrator.
- Administrator: Rev. Donald M. Bolls (appointed September 16, 2015)
- Rectory/office contact: Church of the Resurrection, 455 Center Road, Monroeville, PA 15146 — (412) 372-8650
- Email: [email protected]
Divine Liturgy & Sacraments
The parish celebrates the Byzantine Divine Liturgy weekly on Saturday afternoon, in keeping with the Ruthenian Greek Catholic tradition. The Sacrament of Confession is offered before and after the Divine Liturgy, and couples are asked to contact the pastor at least six months before a planned wedding.
- Saturday Divine Liturgy: 4:00 PM
- Confession: Saturday 3:30–4:00 PM (and before/after Liturgy by request)
- Marriage: contact pastor at least 6 months in advance
Parish Groups & Community Life
Five organizations have historically shaped parish life at Holy Trinity. Today the Ladies Club carries on that work, helping to meet both the spiritual and financial needs of the parish. The parish hall also opens its doors to community self-help groups and Christian fellowship events.
- Rosary Society (historical)
- Young People's Guild (historical)
- Ladies Club — currently active
- Byzantine Youth Group (historical)
- Holy Name Society (historical)
Activities & Fundraisers
Like many Ruthenian parishes, Holy Trinity is sustained by traditional food-centered fundraisers that double as community gathering. Details and dates are confirmed by calling the parish.
- Pirohy sales — call for information
- Las Vegas Night — call for information
- Bingo Luncheon — call for information
Contact, Location & Visiting
Holy Trinity's church sits along Wall Avenue in the borough of Wall, in Allegheny County just east of Pittsburgh. Because the parish is administered from Monroeville, anyone seeking a sacramental appointment (wedding, baptism, etc.) is encouraged to phone ahead.
- Address: 470–472 Wall Avenue, Wall, PA 15148
- Phone: (412) 824-9803 (also reachable through (412) 372-8650)
- Diocese (Byzantine): Archeparchy of Pittsburgh — archpitt.org/place/wallpa/
- Geographic territory: Roman Diocese of Pittsburgh
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Arnold Suba1929 (first Divine Liturgy, April 28, 1929)
Celebrated the parish's first Divine Liturgy; based in Rankin, PA.
- Several Benedictine priests (Order of St. Benedict)
According to the Archeparchy's parish history, multiple members of the Order of St. Benedict have served Holy Trinity through its history.