Posts Tagged ‘Archbishop Peter Hundt’

Small town seizes church to block sale

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

In a bold move, the residents of Portugal Cove South, a small fishing town in Canada’s southern Newfoundland, seized their local Catholic church to prevent its sale. The Holy Rosary Church, a historic fixture in the community, is being sold to help fund a $104-million settlement for abuse survivors. The town’s parishioners have vowed to Read more

Newfoundland Catholics triumph in parish appeal

Monday, March 4th, 2024
Newfoundland Catholics

A group of Newfoundland Catholics are celebrating a hard-fought victory as the Vatican overturned the suppression of their parish. Holy Rosary Parish, in Portugal Cove-St Philips in the Canadian province of Newfoundland, was one of 18 parishes put up for sale after the archdiocese declared bankruptcy. However, the Dicastery for the Clergy has overturned the Read more