Although there is no plan to shutter a number of churches, there could be some changes down the road. If we have two smaller groups struggling, we can bring them together. Can they share a building; could they share a priest? |
I think the situation of staffing of parishes is challenging, but not at a critical point. |
Many things done tonight come from the theme of renewal. |
We had a nurse here in case that happened. She was fine. She came to, but (they) took her to the hospital to make sure she was fine. |
Within 10 years a good number of priests will be at retirement age. The best-case scenario is that in 2020 we anticipate having 70 priests. |
You hear about it in other places, but we're fortunate here. |