Park DuValle Catholic church, one of three Louisville churches closing within the year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Immaculate Heart of Mary off Louis Coleman Jr. Drive will hold their last Sunday mass on December 14.

“It is sad but it’s also hopeful because we made this decision,” said parishoner, Valerie Johnson. “We’re resilient and we’re faith filled so we know God’s got a plan.”

This year, the parish celebrates 72 years. Some of the members still remember when mass was held in a dirt floor barn on the property. They’re proud of their history and the priest from Italy, that they say, helped start the parish…

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