After a Decree was issued by the Diocese of Prince George to close St. Mary’s Catholic Church, hundreds of letters and emails have been sent in support of the church.
The Decree, provided to the church on January 25th, was issued because of a decline in mass, demographic changes, and duplication of services, which Pastoral Chairperson Ron Polillo disagreed with.
Polillo said they’ve been busy on building their appeal.
“We’ve just gone to work on trying to save the Parish. We’re trying to remain hopeful, but we know what we’re up against, and we’re just going to do the work, follow the process, and hope for the best result.”
Originally, the appeal had ten days from the Decree’s issuing to be submitted, however, Polillo said they have 15 days, giving them until the weekend.
Community members are able to attend a meeting about the Decree at St. Mary’s school gym on Saturday at 2pm.
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