(KRON) — A dozen Catholic Churches across the East Bay are closing, Diocese of Oakland Archbishop Michael C. Barber announced in a letter published Tuesday. Barber said the closures are necessary as the parishes have reported declining Mass attendance. In addition, one pastoral center is closing. Barber cited an “all-time low of priests” in the […]
(KRON) — A dozen Catholic Churches across the East Bay are closing, Diocese of Oakland Archbishop Michael C. Barber announced in a letter published Tuesday. Barber said the closures are necessary as the parishes have reported declining Mass attendance. In addition, one pastoral center is closing. Barber cited an “all-time low of priests” in the […]