This piece from NBC10 was forwarded to me only recently, but it originally came out in April. It has to do with St. Gregory's in Magnolia and their deaf ministry/community. Of course, St. Gregory's, like so many other wonderful, small Catholic churches, is on the chopping block.
Click here for piece.
I personally find it interesting that several of the churches targeted in the massive closures and "mergers" are minority Catholic communities. St. Bartholomew's in Camden, the only African-American Catholic parish in the diocese, is scheduled to close also. There are others, too. (Please email us if your church fits this description.)
From the contributor of this article:
I hope that you add this article to savestmarys.net. I have had the privilege of attending a sign language Mass at St. Gregory's and it was a beautiful, reverent experience. The article does not mention that the deaf community also lost the services of their beloved priest, Father Brian O'Neill. After it was announced that St. Gregory's was slated for closure, Father Brian left the Diocese to become a military chaplain. -Kathy
Click here for piece.
I personally find it interesting that several of the churches targeted in the massive closures and "mergers" are minority Catholic communities. St. Bartholomew's in Camden, the only African-American Catholic parish in the diocese, is scheduled to close also. There are others, too. (Please email us if your church fits this description.)
From the contributor of this article:
I hope that you add this article to savestmarys.net. I have had the privilege of attending a sign language Mass at St. Gregory's and it was a beautiful, reverent experience. The article does not mention that the deaf community also lost the services of their beloved priest, Father Brian O'Neill. After it was announced that St. Gregory's was slated for closure, Father Brian left the Diocese to become a military chaplain. -Kathy