Archdiocese of Boston

practicising a policy of neglect of Churches to give them an excuse for closure.

"The Lowell Historic Board is even threatening possible legal action against the archdiocese if it continues in its failure to properly maintain the recently closed Merrimack Street church. That's a good idea as it sometimes takes the threat of a lawsuit to spur the Boston Archdiocese into action. "

Diocese of Albany

Six parishes : "gutted to save money".

This is the return that the laity receive for their generosity.