Fresno Diocese Bishop Joseph V. Brennan says that any new church built in the Fresno Diocese must hold at least 1,500 people.
Brennan was speaking in front of a packed house at the dedication of North America’s largest Catholic parish church – St. Charles Borromeo. The mega church has seating for 3,200 people.
“We’re hoping that this becomes an example, if not a model, for the church in the States,” said Brennan.
St. Charles Borromeo parish in Visalai consolidates different parishes and includes four worship sites.