#Repost @digspgh ・・・ By 1941, the Pittsburgh diocese counted a total population of 874,000 Catholics and 387 parishes. That made it the second largest diocese in the nation, with the largest being the diocese of Brooklyn in New York. During the last century, the Holy Name Society hosted Eucharistic rallies in the evening at Forbes Field and Pitt Stadium, and on Oct. 17, 1936, more than 90,000 Roman Catholics filled Forbes Field. Attendees lit tens of thousands of candles and prayed for the the intentions of Pope Pius XII, which included, “actual realization of social justice and works of assistance in favor of the humble and needy.” Find more Pittsburgh history through the link in our bio. #Pittsburgh #PGH #412 #Pittsburghhistory #PGDigs #PGPhotos #blackandwhite #retro #vintage #religion