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St. Austin Catholic Church and School once the construction project was underway.

Unused Church properties find new purpose amid serious real estate challenges

Dec 11, 2024

By María J. Moriarty

Declining congregations, shifting demographics, and aging infrastructure have left thousands of Church properties underutilized or vacant. Read more

The exterior of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is seen in Michigan City, Indiana.

PHOTOS: Historic Catholic parish in Indiana receives $650,000 to repair century-old church

Nov 2, 2024

By Daniel Payne

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish recently received two grants amid a $3 million fundraising effort to address significant construction needs. Read more

Vacated in 2021 when the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity order consolidated, the convent at St. Alphonsus Parish in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood now offers private rooms and shared common areas to teachers and ministry professionals, usually within their first five years of service.

Seattle parish transforms convent into affordable housing for mission-driven teachers

Oct 18, 2024

By María J. Moriarty

St. Alphonsus Parish in Seattle has converted its former convent into affordable living spaces for young educators and ministry leaders. Read more