Church Closings
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has finalized a plan to close or merge 61 Catholic parishes. In the end, 23 parishes will remain and half of the archdiocese's places of worship in the city and neighboring suburbs will be closed. Follow along here for The Banner’s coverage of the church closures.
Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes closing dozens of churches in the city
The plan, which officials said was the result of two years of consideration, would cut 40 of its 61 parishes, resulting in the closure of several historic landmarks and once-thriving worship sites.
Baltimore Catholics reeling after archdiocese proposes closing 40 of 61 parishes
Baltimore Catholics, reeling from the archdiocese's proposal to close 40 churches, spent Monday mourning and preparing to battle to keep their beloved parishes open.