[hinckley buzzard]

THis is an ongoing process for the Caholic church. Here in Cleveland there are empty buildings scatterered all over town, owned and maintained by the diocese until some use is found for them. Not just churches but former residential buildings and schools.

[NYer]

THis is an ongoing process for the Caholic church.

This is only true in certain parts of the country. What's interesting to note is which shepherds are closing their churches and ask yourself what programs are in place to encourage Catholics to come home. Two years ago, this same bishop closed 5 of the 6 churches in nearby Watervliet. It was a painful slap in the face for that community. Since then, many of those parishioners have left the Catholic Church and now attend local Evangelical Churches. No effort has been made to call them home.