Parishes react as Detroit Archdiocese models propose ending Sunday Mass at dozens of churches

MICHIGAN — The Archdiocese of Detroit is restructuring more than 200 parishes amid declining Catholic populations and a shortage of priests. Some local churches could merge, while others could lose weekend Mass.

This week, the Archdiocese of Detroit released updated proposals for how these parishes could move forward. For some, that could mean no more Sunday Mass — raising fears that it could be the first step toward eventual closure.

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