St. Mary's Church, McKeesport

St. Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church building in McKeesport, located on Olive Street and featuring early Christian Basilica architecture with traditional design elements. The interior is marked by religious artistic decorations that extend throughout the entire structure.

The parish was founded in 1887 by German immigrants, the cornerstone was laid in 1906, and the completed church was dedicated in 1908. The building became an important religious and community center for the German-speaking population of the region.

The church displays Beuronese murals depicting the Life of Christ, created by Benedictine monks between 1908 and 1910. These artworks reflect the religious devotion of the German-speaking community and continue to shape the interior experience of the building today.

The building is clearly visible from the street and easily accessible due to its central location in the city. Visitors should note that the church is used regularly for services and access times should be checked beforehand.

The murals titled Life of the Virgin are copies of original works from the Benedictine Abbey of Emmaus in Prague, which were destroyed during World War II. This makes the paintings in McKeesport valuable records of an artistic tradition that was lost elsewhere.

Inception: April 26, 1908

GPS coordinates: 40.34840,-79.86260

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42