Posts Tagged ‘Catholic Church in Canada’

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