About The Clement
Welcome to The Clement, a historic church and school located in the borough of Tarentum, just 25 minutes from Pittsburgh. Our two buildings provide offices for local businesses and a mixed-use venue for weddings and private events.
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The History
Do you smell a whiff of Vatican intrigue here? You should! This church was formerly owned by Raffaello Follieri, an Italian real estate mogul.
- The church was built in 1903
- The school was built in 1913
- The architect of the Church was John T. Comès This is the same architect that designed the church in Bloomfield known as “The Church Brew Works”
- Phillip Rhodes purchased the property at auction in late 2015
The Space
The Clement, founded in January 2016, is located inside of the former St. Clements church and Holy Martyrs school in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. Together, the two rehabilitated buildings provide the Tarentum area with 43,000 square feet of usable space. Renovations have maintained the integrity and character of the buildings, honoring their history while also allowing them to be repurposed in a way that benefits the bright future of the Tarentum area.
Facilities include a large venue for weddings, parties, and community events, handicap accessibility and an ADA restroom, interior balcony, a commercial kitchen, and dedicated parking.
Owner Autobiography
My name is Phillip Rhodes. I grew up in the village of Clinton, outside of Freeport, Pennsylvania. I went to South Buffalo Elementary School and graduated from Butler High School.
I will always remember Freeport Park (it was most awesome park ever!), and my first McDonalds experience was in Natrona Heights. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA, and co-founded a company called Jet Messenger. I also pursued a career in information technology.
When I was very small, my family lived in a little travel trailer inside of a warehouse in Tarentum, and it was there that I have my very first memories. One of my most satisfying feelings that I experience is when I can share the good work that we have done on The Clement with the community. I love when guests have a wedding or get-together and enjoy the space that we have created for them.