LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Catholic church that has served the Park DuValle neighborhood for more than 70 years will close at the end of the year.
In a decree published by The Record – Archdiocese of Louisville on Tuesday, the closure is due to the declining Catholic population in the area and registrations at the parish.
It has become the latest parish experiencing a rapid decline in membership over the years, making it financially difficult to sustain operations. Archdiocese officials note the decline has also played a role in the care of the facility and property, which they say has fallen into disrepair…