LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The Archdiocese of Louisville has sent a draft plan to parishes proposing the closure of more than 10 churches and the merger of others.
The archdiocese says it is struggling with rising costs, particularly at churches with low attendance. Those churches are targeted for closure, according to Chancellor Brian Reynolds.
“Nobody wants to close a church,” he pointed out. “But if all you’re able to do is to keep the lights on because there isn’t enough resources or enough people worshiping there, it’s important to face that and look at that.”…