 The current location was found to be too small and the congregation was in need of a larger building . Parishioners from Arnold wanted the new church to be built in their town , arguing that most of the congregation lived there . Those from Parnassus wanted the church closer to them because there were a lot of Catholics but no Catholic church in Parnassus . The parishioners from New Kensington argued that St. Peter should remain close to its current location and one was found on the corner of Freeport Road and Seventh Street . This location was approximately 100 yd ( 91 m ) from the previous St. Peter Church and was located on the top of a hill . The land was 4 acres ( 1 @.@ 6 ha ) and had a large mansion and a few small buildings on the property . 
