Century-old Catholic church in New Jersey is set to close its doors for good

[@ketzergaw2593]

as a christian must keep our church . it is a shame.

[@DarlowMaxwell]

Lack of attendance and contributions have their affect. Sad but true.

[@diannealice3601]

What a tragedy. Hopefully not to become a mosque😢

[@larsruben1]

I pray for the same.

[@mangloreanwithabeard]

Jesus said, "where ever one or two are gathered there am i " then why the drop in numbers matter ....??

[@74the_magpie]

Wow, that’s a beautiful church. I wonder what’s inside? More people needed to go.

[@annsherman1925]

Yes! A Holy Catholic Church, built in Brick to stand forever! If you Catholics in the USA, don’t fill the churches for Mass and prayers, to worship your Lord and savior Jesus Christ! The Muslims might be calling out for Prayer for Islam. Happens all over since the uncontrolled immigration. At least there will be prayers offered to God! Ask the Jewish Lobby, as they seem to know how to run things. In worse scenario churches could turn into a Yoga Palace, as has happened in sold Protestant State churches in more or less Atheist Socialist Northern Europe, who through the social democracy model, more or less started by dechristianize the once Catholic Nations. First to Lutheran Protestantism 500years ago, and by force. These Socialist reforms with big governments has since the 1960s killed Christianity all together and countries has turned into into a moral decay all over Europe. Now the once Christian populations like in most European countries are sadly sinking.

[@JillianSiobhanMal]

Lovely to see so many beautiful, faithful Christians in the comments. Ppl aren’t going to mass across country. I really hope & pray we get a revival. Stay blessed everyone 🙏🏻✝️💗This has been happening increasingly for a long time now. Just imagine if more things were closed on Sundays and or if people could afford to not work on Sundays….

[@mangloreanwithabeard]

Offer the church to Protestant or Evangelical Church but not Mosque please

[@RitadawnTedescoPerez]

Im not Catholic but I got my First summer Job here At St Andrew's Church When I was 15 years old , while I was in highschool. Me and my best friend from highschool. In the 90s We Camp counselors Workers , for children with disabilities. It was a very Good Experience. I loved It.

[@PatAudreyK]

When the Catholic immigrants came to America they wanted churches just like they had at home. They gave money willingly!!! The huge churches are too expencive to maintain!!! Such a same to lose these beautiful holy treasures!!!

[@southafricandominion]

Sell it to SSPX they will fill it

[@randywatts6969]

That’s the last thing the Vatican would do

[@southafricandominion]

@@randywatts6969 luckily the Vatican does not own church property in America and the local diocese is bankrupt and they going to sell the land anyway so I hope they sell it to SSPX

[@babababa2566]

The Pope and priests must take responsibility for this

[@Hi-ko9dv]

These things are a long time coming. The time to act was probably 3-5 years ago. Not now.

[@c.l.9344]

The world needs an awakening and revival. For a massive move of God.

[@richardounjian9270]

The parish church must be kept-up by the parishioners. Failure to do so yields this result. They must blame themselves!😢

[@inspiration708]

How very sad

[@johnash9588]

People have turned away from GOD and think they are so smart and almighty. The final judgement will sort them out.

[@Liam-Carlson]

A lot of the people complaining about the closure probably rarely attend Mass, if ever.

[@PosenMarkt91]

The best way to ensure that the church remains open and in use is to give it or lease it to the Society of St Pius X. Then it will flourish again.

[@mangloreanwithabeard]

I was a hindu who converted to Christianity and in India many have started to accept Christianity but sad to see this in USA 😢✝️

[@WT-Sherman]

The Springtime of The New Evangelism continues to blossom.

[@juliette49aguileras87]

So sad 😢😢

[@michaelhealy1590]

SORRY ABOUT THIS

[@BlimpCityFeeder]

Sorry for those in Bayonne with heavy hearts on Sunday September 22nd 2024.

[@anthonynosike]

Newark

[@randywatts6969]

Hopefully it won’t be torn down

[@johnaltobello5095]

Soon to be a MOSQUE?

[@pattiannepascual]

😱 Most likely will be turned into a mosque or other nefarious use.That's what is happening to most churches in North NJ.With the money and riches the Vatican has,there's no reason to close any church.They can easily keep the heat low to prevent pipes freezing, close off a smaller section for mass with a seperate thermostat.I am sure many contractors would volunteer repairs.Also,churches don't pay taxes so they should be way ahead financially,besides donations,etc- Something just seems off with so many churches closing recently,as well as the many church fires across the country. ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RichManhattanite11]

migrant prison

[@danielavila5081]

Yup... Here comes more Muslims to fulfill their agenda.

[@zackzeman6449]

hope not

[@ziesha.marie11]

So sad

[@Cell9074]

We need a revitalization

[@oshma]

Parishioners are responsible for this. Skip the petition and find large donors.

[@vincentperratore4395]

Since the true Mass is not celebrated there anymore, go ahead and close it!

[@realjuanpflores]

They would rather close than offer the Latin Mass or preach an exclusivist Salvation doctrine.

[@VeniVidiVici456]

You are precisely correct, unfortunately. May God be with you.✝️🙏

[@valeriecantale1755]

That's my grandfather on the bike 😂❤

[@love_is_love_0x0]

well, many people seem to no longer believe in superstitions, which is very good thing.

[@tonyu5985]

You should have been in Pennsylvania within the last 30 years they close many churches some are closed and still standing vacant or torn down or became another religion, one I know of the first parish church is still standing the second one they tore down and was much nicer, another one that I know of became a mosque and another a Pentacostal so called non denominational.

[@jemrosekoontz189]

The Vatican is rich! What is going on???

[@pattiannepascual]

exactly

[@mrmrso228]

Parishes are on their own with little to no help from Rome.

[@RichManhattanite11]

migrant prison

[@danielavila5081]

It's all about money 🤑 it's a business not a ministry...

[@gobbleguk]

You clearly have no idea how money works. The Church isn’t just some corporation. They have missions, art, and hospitals to run. They have outreach programs. Local Catholic parishes rely on donations.

[@miller4190]

Time to end the new mass and V II spirituality. Look at these friits

[@andresinsurriaga1082]

I hate to be critical when I don't know the entire situation but one has to wonder if maybe a change in the parish leadership might not help boost the attendance.

[@emilsuda4101]

That baloney about taking the case to the Vatican is just that. Those parishioners don't know how to wake up. They should blame the Cardinal (Tobin) who is a goof ball himself.

[@Jozef-l2i]

Christus vincit!

[@joeberta368]

It is sad. BUT priest do not come form priests. Priests come from families. Families ARE NOT ENCOURAGING their boys to become priests. The priests we have cannot be made to cover more and more. If that is the case, we will end up without the priest we now have.

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Bismillah.....Mosque

[@eddiegould6091]

Satan's winning

[@robertmarciniak960]

No loss at all.

[@codyleach4151]

That’s because you are hateful and lonely.

[@andrewmica1914]

Its a huge gain...this shows the failure of the church... Since the Pope said recently there are many ways to God. As a Catholic converting to Islam ... Islam has direction unlike bishops who have their own understanding of what it is to believe in God. At least as a mosque it will still be used for God.

[@cynthiaz9602]

😔

[@Carole-e2s]

😢