Catholic Parishes Slated for Merger, Closure in Suburbs Get Reprieve

Catholic parishes slated for merger, closure in suburbs get reprieve

Two suburban Catholic parishes that had been slated to close or fold into another congregation July 1 have gotten a reprieve, but exactly why and for how long is unclear.The Diocese of Joliet — the arm of the Catholic church for DuPage, Kendall and Will counties led by Bishop Ron Hicks — announced in February that a slew of parishes were closing or consolidating, including Oakbrook Terrace’s Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church that was schedul…

Catholic parishes slated for merger, closure in suburbs get reprieve – Usa news

Two suburban Catholic parishes that had been slated to close or fold into another congregation July 1 have gotten a reprieve, but exactly why and for how long is unclear. The Diocese of Joliet — the arm of the Catholic church for DuPage, Kendall and Will counties led by Bishop Ron Hicks — announced in February that a slew of parishes were closing or consolidating, including Oakbrook Terrace’s Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church that was schedu…