The Diocese of Providence says Bishop Bruce Lewandowski has approved the merging of two Pawtucket parishes.
Parishioners were told this weekend that Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish will merge into Saint John the Baptist Parish and Holy Family Parish will merge into Saint John Paul the Second Parish.
According to the diocese, the mergers are the result of declining Mass attendance, limited sacramental activity and a decrease in parish activities.
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