Holy Family Parish in Timaru has decided, that if Bishop Jones approves, St Joseph’s church in Douglas St will sold.
The Holy Family parish was formed in 2012 by combining two Timaru parishes, Timaru North and Sacred Heart
There are two churches in what was formally Timaru North, St Thomas the Apostle and St Joseph’s.
St Joseph’s, was built in 1938 and has not been used since 2009
“We haven’t used that building for a Sunday Mass in five years. It’s surplus to requirements,” Father Brian Fennessy said.
If the decision is approved by the diocese, Father Fennessy said it would likely go on the market later in the year.
There are about 600 Holy Family parishioners attending each week.
Father Fennessey said that the two “great facilities” – St Thomas Church and the Sacred Heart Basilica – which were still being used were sustainable and served the needs of the parish very well.
Other possible changes, including that offices be consolidated at St Thomas’ church administration area and that potential buyers be sought for the Sacred Heart centre and carpark section in Napier St, were still just proposals, said Father Fennessy.
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