Parish Closures - Latest articles

Black parishes in Chicago closing disproportionately due to low attendance, official says

Amid a plan to merge and close dozens of parishes, the Archdiocese of Chicago has disproportionately closed parishes that minister... Read more

Pittsburgh diocese announces first wave of parish mergers

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced the first results of a sweeping reorganization of its parishes, creating five new parishes... Read more

Catholics desperate to save 9/11 chapel in New York

On September 11, 2001, Justine Cuccia was nine months pregnant when she watched in horror as two hijacked planes crash... Read more

Pain and growth as Archdiocese of New York reorganizes

The parishioners at Holy Innocents were relieved to hear that their parish will remain open following concerns that it might... Read more

Philadelphia archdiocese announces 24 parishes to merge

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday announced the merger of 24 parishes into 10, saying the changes will “ultimately strengthen... Read more

Philadelphia parish closing because of low attendance, safety issues

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has approved the closure of a Philadelphia parish due to low Mass attendance and a church... Read more

Wash. diocese reaches sex abuse agreement to save parishes

The Diocese of Spokane, Wash. has reached a mediation agreement in a sex abuse suit that will save parishes from... Read more