Parish merger Archives

Detroit Archdiocese to shift to ‘family of parishes’ over next two years

Jun 3, 2020

Over the next two years, the Archdiocese of Detroit will transition to a new pastoral and governance model for its 218 parishes called “families of parishes,” Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron announced May 31, the feast of Pentecost.

By Michael Stechschulte

Pittsburgh diocese to consolidate 61 parishes into 15

May 28, 2020

PITTSBURGH — The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced plans to consolidate 61 parishes into 15 new parishes. The mergers, to be completed July 1, will reduce the number of parishes in the diocese of Pittsburgh from 152 to 106. Bishop David Zubik told parishioners in a letter that “This has

By Associated Press

Church hopes shrine to St. John Paul II draws visitors

Jan 9, 2018

A church on St. Peter Street has taken on new life as the Saint Paul II Shrine of Divine Mercy, under the control of the Archdiocese of Boston.

By Paul Leighton

Parishioners fight to save communities after reorganization

Dec 27, 2017

Months after the Archdiocese of Hartford put in place a sweeping reorganization plan throughout its territory, some parishioners are still fighting to preserve the communities they know and love.

By Jordan Otero Sisson

Pittsburgh diocese panel proposes merging 188 parishes to 48

Sep 17, 2017

A radical new plan in the Diocese of Pittsburgh could reduce the number of parishes to a third of their current number. A diocesan commission is recommending keeping multiple worship sites open in the parishes, although some churches would close. The number of active priests in the Diocese of Pittsburgh is expected to decline from 211 to 112 by 2025.

By Associated Press

Churchgoers adjusting to consolidated parishes

Jul 26, 2017

Churchgoers are getting used to the new reality of “All Saints — Todos Los Santos” parish in Waterbury, Connecticut. Formed by the merger of four parishes, the new entity is part of a restructuring plan being implemented by the Archdiocese of Hartford.

By Michael Gagne, Republican-American