Archdiocese of Hartford closes St Laurent Church and School

but the former Parish Priest calls it an 'upbeat celebration of 100 years of Catholic education.' Wouldn't want this guy coming to my funeral.

In time honoured tradition, the Faithful were kept in the dark.

"Betts and parish finance committee member Jim Lamoureux said they did not know the cost of the demolition, the name of the company that did the work, or the exact date when parish officials recommended that the buildings be torn down when interviewed Tuesday. The archdiocese has the final say and ordered the demolition."