Stained Glass Windows (TV program)
Stained Glass Windows was a religious television program produced by the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese from 1953 to 2008. The show, airing on local Pittsburgh station WTAE-TV, featured a variety of content related to Catholic teachings and practices. This included religious discussions, dramatizations of biblical stories, interviews with clergy and laypeople, and presentations on Catholic social teachings.
The program was notable for its longevity, running for over five decades and becoming a fixture in Pittsburgh's local television landscape. Over the years, Stained Glass Windows adapted to changing times and viewing habits, incorporating different formats and addressing contemporary issues through a Catholic lens. It served as a platform for religious education and outreach to the Catholic community and the broader public in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The show's consistent presence made it a recognizable symbol of the Catholic Church in Pittsburgh and a source of information and inspiration for many viewers.