It studied a number of factors including demographic shifts in Catholic populations, concentrated density of parishes in a limited geographic area, history of declining Mass attendance and sacramental activity, increasing economic challenges that threaten sustainability, a decrease in the availability of clergy to staff parishes, and a review of facilities.Īttendance for the three Masses on a typical weekend at St. Donato was approved by Archbishop Charles Chaput at the recommendation of the Archdiocesan Strategic Planning Committee. It is hoped that the result will be revitalized parishes throughout the Archdiocese that are better equipped to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of future generations.” Ignatius of Loyola.Īccording to the statement, the mergers “will ultimately strengthen parish communities throughout the Archdiocese, positioning them for future growth and sustainability. Cyprian and Our Mother of Sorrows merging at St. They included Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament merging at St.
and Lancaster Ave., one of other announced mergers in West Philadelphia. Callistus Parish also merged with Our Lady of Lourdes, at 63 rd St. The merger of the parishes, whose churches are located only 1.25 miles from each other, becomes effective Feb. Frances Cabrini Regional School, which will not be affected by the parish closing, according to the archdiocesan statement. Frances Cabrini, herself an Italian immigrant, visited the following year for the opening liturgy for the parish school, which was staffed by her Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. Donato Parish was established in 1910 during a period when Philadelphia was experiencing a huge influx of Italian immigrants. Donato Church at 65 th and Callowhill streets will become a worship site for occasional use, according to a statement by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia released Feb. In the merger Our Lady of Lourdes will retain its name and parish status, while St. Donato Parish, an Italian personal parish in Pastoral Planning Area 600, will merge with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, it was announced at weekend Masses Feb.
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