Taunton church in need of 'significant repairs' slated to close

Taunton church in need of 'significant repairs' slated to close

TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — St. Mary's Church, which is in need of significant repairs and has gone unused since November 2023, will close its doors for good, according to the Diocese of Fall River. Bishop Edgar da Cunha announced the church's impending closure in a letter to parishioners earlier this week. "After careful assessment, it is clear that the significant structural repairs and safety upgrades needed for St. Mary's Church far exceed what …

Bishop of Fall River Diocese announces closure of church that needs $10+ million in repairs, exploring potential buyers

TAUNTON — Parishioners of the three parishes of the Taunton Catholic North Collaborative received this week a letter regarding St. Mary’s Parish and Church in that city. St. Mary’s along with St. Anthony and St. Jude the Apostle Parishes make up the collaborative, sharing resources, combined mini