The Archdiocese of New York is preparing to close and merge a number of its parishes.
In an article in Catholic New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan says the Archdiocese is making plans to consolidate 14 percent of its 368 parishes.
That means about 50 parishes will be affected.
Dolan says there are too many parishes in neighborhoods where there are fewer Catholics.
In the article, he writes, “Families do it, our schools have done it, corporations do it — now our parishes must do it: We merge in the areas where the population has shrunk, and build and expand in areas where the Catholic numbers are bustling.”
Dolan also points out that by merging parishes, more resources can be directed towards services including schools, charities, and outreach programs.
The Archdiocese has not yet released the names of the parishes that will be merged.
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