Seattle Archdiocese: Western WA Catholic parishes could be halved in upcoming mergers [View all]
Jan. 22—In the face of declining membership and fewer men entering the priesthood, Catholic parishes in Pierce County and across western Washington will merge in 2024, the Seattle Archdiocese announced Sunday morning to its members.
After the mergers are complete, the Seattle Archdiocese estimates it will have 66 parishes, down from its current 174.
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Why merge?
"We have fewer registered households, fewer Catholics going to mass, fewer Catholics celebrating the sacraments," McClenahan said. "We have fewer people going into the priesthood, and fewer lay leaders."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/seattle-archdiocese-western-wa-catholic-parishes-could-be-halved-in-upcoming-mergers/ar-AA16DxyU
See https://democraticunderground.com/100217581179
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