Archdiocese To Provide For Public Comment During Consultation Phase On Future Use Of Seven Closed Churches
Braintree, MA – The Archdiocese of Boston is conducting a consultation of the Catholic faithful who were parishioners at seven church buildings that were closed as part of a process that was initiated in 2004. The churches are St. James the Great, Wellesley; St. Therese, Everett; St. Jeanne D’Arc, Lowell; Star of the Sea, Quincy; Our Lady of Lourdes, Revere; St. Francis X. Cabrini, Scituate and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, East Boston.
Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley has requested this consultation about the future use of the buildings and the related properties. Specifically, the Cardinal is asking for comments on a possible “relegation to profane use” of these properties. This term is used in Church law for when a Church building is converted from sacred uses and will no longer be used for Catholic liturgical worship. Once a property has been relegated, any remaining sacred items are removed and the building can be sold and used in an appropriate and dignified manner.
This consultation gives an opportunity to the former parishioners of the seven Churches to give their input prior to any decision that the Cardinal may make. The consultation will last from February 18, 2011 to March 18, 2011.
The Catholic faithful who wish to participate are encouraged to do so online at www.2011Consultation.org. This online format has been chosen to ensure that the responses can be collated for the Cardinal in the best manner possible.
Those who prefer to send written input can use, instead, the “2011 Consultation Form” that is available for download below or they can call 617-746-5669 and we will mail the consultation form to them.
For a response to be considered in the consultation, it must be submitted either through www.2011Consultation.org or on the “2011 Consultation Form” and be received by March 18, 2011 at 5pm.
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