Baltimore's Catholic Archdiocese Parish Realignment Plan
Baltimore's Catholic archdiocese will reduce the number of parishes by about two-thirds due to falling attendance and aging infrastructure.
Key Points
- Number of parishes to drop from 61 to 23 with 30 worship and ministry sites
- Feedback from town hall meetings led to adjustments in the plan
- Move towards modernization and better utilization of resources
Pros
- Improving efficiency and services in remaining parishes
- Responding to falling attendance and aging infrastructure
Cons
- Reduction in the number of parishes may lead to closures and mergers
- Challenges in managing the transition for parishioners