The Catholic Journal

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People. Priests. Parishes. Places.

Welcome to The Catholic Journal: Exploring the Faith!

I’m Shannon, and I’m taking you with me as I travel to Catholic churches, parishes, shrines, and historic sites to discover the stories behind them.

Along the way, we’ll meet priests and parishioners, tour beautiful churches, explore Catholic history and traditions, visit hidden Catholic gems, and have conversations about the faith.

Starting in Pittsburgh and traveling throughout Pennsylvania, across the United States, and eventually beyond, The Catholic Journal is about discovering the beauty of Catholicism one place and one story at a time.

Saint Clare of Assisi, pray for us!

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