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The exterior of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Vatican says Diocese of Green Bay can close down historic Wisconsin parish

Jul 15, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Vatican has ruled that the Diocese of Green Bay can close down a historic parish in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Read more

St. Adalbert Parish in Chicago.

Chicago City Council votes to protect historic Catholic parish after yearslong effort

Jun 19, 2025

By Daniel Payne

City leaders voted at their June 18 meeting to designate St. Adalbert’s Parish in the Pilsen neighborhood as a Designated... Read more

The interior of St. Alphonsus Liguori "Rock" Catholic Church in St. Louis.

Historic African American parish in St. Louis receives grant to restore stained glass

Feb 26, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

St. Alphonsus Liguori Church was one of 30 churches in the country chosen to receive a grant this year from... Read more

St. Benedict Church in Baltimore, Maryland (left) and St. Benedict Church in Richmond, Virginia.

‘Reverently awe-inspiring’: The story behind twin Catholic parishes in Virginia, Maryland

Dec 15, 2024

By Daniel Payne

St. Benedict Church in Baltimore and St. Benedict Church in Richmond were both constructed by Father Michael McInerney, a monk... Read more

The exterior of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is seen in Michigan City, Indiana.

PHOTOS: Historic Catholic parish in Indiana receives $650,000 to repair century-old church

Nov 2, 2024

By Daniel Payne

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish recently received two grants amid a $3 million fundraising effort to address significant construction needs. Read more