Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Springfield
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
- Founded 1917. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts.
| Our Lady of the Rosary Parish | |
|---|---|
| Location | 346 Franklin Street Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active (until January 28, 2018) |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Founder(s) | Polish immigrants |
| Dedication | Our Lady of the Rosary |
| Architecture | |
| Closed | January 28, 2018 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Springfield in Massachusetts |
| Province | Boston |
| Division | Region 9 |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Timothy A. McDonnell |
| Pastor(s) | Rev. Stanley Sokol |
The Diocese of Springfield announced that the parish would close after Mass on January 28, 2018, owing to declining attendance and maintenance issues. Immaculate Conception Parish will serve as the receiving parish.[1]
References
- Michalski, Jessica (December 31, 2017). "Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Springfield to close in January". Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). Meredith Corporation. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
Bibliography
- The 150th Anniversary of Polish-American Pastoral Ministry. Webster, Massachusetts: St. Joseph Basilica. September 11, 2005.
- The Official Catholic Directory in USA
External links
- Our Lady of the Rosary - Diocesan Information
- Our Lady of the Rosary - ParishesOnline.com
- Our Lady of the Rosary - TheCatholicDirectory.com
- Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts
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