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Pennsylvania Ukrainian Catholic church sues local government over new restrictions

“The restrictions hurt. Faith is not a hobby for us. It’s the center of our life.”

Jack Figge
Jan 13, 2026
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A Ukrainian Catholic parish has filed a federal suit over new municipal restrictions, which prohibit construction of a new chapel and regulate the celebration of memorial services. The pastor at the parish told The Pillar that the restrictions are “shocking beyond belief.”

The mausoleum, the current tallest structure at Holy Trinity Cemetery. Courtesy Ph…

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