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Church closures in Waterbury following a decline in parishioners and priests
Fewer parishioners in the pews are causing churches in Waterbury to close. “I am extremely surprised they are closing,” Ramon Torres, of Waterbury, said. Archbishop Leonard P. Blair sent a letter to the faith community in Waterbury, saying in part: “Not only are there fewer and fewer priests, but there has also been a sharp decrease in attendance at...
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Archdiocese of Hartford to close and merge some parishes in Waterbury
The Archdiocese of Hartford announced that some of their parishes will close their doors or merge with existing churches in Waterbury beginning Sept. 30.