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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Conway, PA) A sign in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Conway states that it is a “World class home for the traditional Latin Mass and Sacraments in the Beaver Valley.”

However, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh confirmed that they are not approved by the diocese to offer the Mass at that location.

According to a statement from the diocese:

“The Diocese of Pittsburgh has become aware of announcements concerning the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass at a privately owned property identifying itself as Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Conway, Pennsylvania. This initiative has not been presented to Bishop Mark Eckman for his review or approval. Neither the chapel nor the announced liturgical celebrations have received authorization from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The faithful are therefore advised not to attend these celebrations, which do not fulfill the Sunday obligation.”

The diocese confirmed that they encourage Catholics who want to participate in the Latin Mass to attend Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish in Pittsburgh, which is where Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal is celebrated each day by priests of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. 

The property in Conway was listed for sale in 2024 by the New Life Assembly of God Church.

Property records show that it was bought by the Catholic Identity Foundation, which is a non-profit based in Weirton, West Virginia.