Allentown Diocese pairing some priests with two churches
A handful of priests in the Diocese of Allentown will soon be responsible for pastoring two churches at once. Author: Marshall Keely (WNEP) Updated: 5:45 PM EDT May 13, 2021
ST CLAIR, Pa. The Catholic Diocese of Allentown is facing a priest shortage. Representatives said the diocese has just 92 priests to serve 80 parishes.
With only two men nearing priesthood and 14 working through seminary, the problem may worsen as more pastors move toward retirement.
The diocese is making some changes in Schuylkill County and elsewhere.
A limited number of priests means some will have to start pulling double duty very soon.
Catholic Church in Schuylkill County to be sold
Mary, Queen of Peace on North Centre Street in Pottsville is closing for good and will soon be up for sale. Author: Marshall Keely (WNEP) Updated: 3:09 PM EDT May 6, 2021
POTTSVILLE, Pa. The former Mary, Queen of Peace parish building has stood along North Centre Street in Pottsville since 1928. But representatives from the Catholic Diocese of Allentown say the building will officially close on May 14. All church artifacts and furnishings will be removed before the building is listed for sale. I didn t realize that it was going to be up for sale or that it won t be used, said Brian Mack, who lives across the street.
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