First English Lutheran Church ~

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church ~

An impressive church looking east to Butler.

St. Andrew's United Presbyterian Church ~

At the corner of Jefferson and McKean. 
First worship service 1804.

Old St. Michael Church and Rectory ~

Thanks: Celia Snodgrass

The Great West Window ~

The magnificent window above the sanctuary in St. Paul's church.

Covenant United Presbyterian Church ~

1813-2013

The oldest church building in Butler is also the city’s oldest congregation. The congregation began formally meeting at the Butler County Courthouse on 

April 7, 1813, with its current home being built in 1862.

Photo: Georgia Sawhook

                                                         As of 2023 --- up for sale: $325,000

First United Methodist Church ~

The First Methodist Episcopal Church was established as the head of the Butler Circuit in 1825. The congregation’s first church was built in 1827 on West Wayne. The congregation moved to its current location in 1874, with this church being built in 1904. It is now the First United Methodist Church. 

The Rev. Johnnie David Panther died on Sunday, May 26, 2013. 

He was 56.

Synagogue ~ Congregation B’nai Abraham

April 20, 2012

A memorable observance of 
Yom Hashoah-Holocaust Remembrance Day.

They hosted Holocaust survivor and former “hidden child”, Ms. Shulamit Bastacky who related her tale of survival in World War II in Poland, where she was sheltered by a righteous gentile. Her message was drawn from her own experiences.

St. Paul Church ~ Built 1911

 "Stand Fast in the Faith"

   Words over the entrance.

First Baptist Church ~

Corner of Church and New Castle Streets.

Pastor: Rev. Clayton Howard Gray

1950-1962

St. Peter's Episcopal Church ~

This church located on East Jefferson Street was established in 1818 and building of the church was begun in 1895. Andrew Carnegie presented an organ, said to be the last one given by him as an outright donation.  

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church ~

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church

Clara Barton Visits Butler ~

Photo: civilwaracademy.com

Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the America Red Cross spoke at the present Hill United Presbyterian Church on Brady and Second Streets when she came here to help with the great Typhoid Epidemic in 1903/1904. 127 people died in Butler and there were some 1,500 cases. About 1 out 13 people in Butler/Lyndora had typhoid. This was to be Barton's last mission for the Red Cross. It was her visit which started the Red Cross here in Butler. Clara Barton nursed at the Battle of Antietam.

Dedication of St.Paul Church ~ September 10, 1911

It was a glorious day 100 years ago today.  
St. Paul Church Dedication
September 10, 1911

St. Paul's Steeple ~

Climbing Butler's Summit

St. Paul's Church

Photo: Robert Emigh

Second Presbyterian Church ~

Just off the Diamond facing the Court House.
Impressive Butler architecture.

Msgr. Wm. J. Spiegel ~ A Good Shepherd

Msgr. William J. Spiegel

Pastor St. Paul's Church [1944-1964], builder of St. Paul's School, friend and helper for many.

Hill United Presbyterian Church

A dignified structure at the corner of Brady and Second Streets.

St. Fidelis Seminary ~ Cardinal O'Malley

A onetime seminarian at St. Fidelis Seminary near Butler,Pa. Sean O'Malley, has just been elevated to the office of Clardinal by Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal O'Malley began preparing for the priesthood at the age of 13 in 1957 at St. Fidelis Seminary. Congratulations and to Cardinal O'Malley and the Capuchin Order from well-wishing Butlerites.