Bishop announces a reconfiguration of parishes in the diocese

Source http://www.camdendiocese.org Thursday, 03 April 2008

Citing the need to bring new vitality to parish life, Most Reverend Joseph A. Galante, Bishop of Camden today announced his intention to reconfigure parishes in the six southern counties of New Jersey. Bishop Galante made the announcement in a web video posted to the diocese's website on Thursday afternoon. Under the announced reconfiguration, there will be 38 merged parishes, three parish clusters (involving six parishes) and 22 stand-alone parishes.  The reconfiguration, when fully implemented, will bring about an overall reduction in the number of parishes from the current 124 parishes to 66 parishes.    The number of worship sites serving each new configuration will vary. There will be primary, year-round sites, while others will function as secondary sites, mission sites or will be utilized during summer months to accommodate overflow populations in shore areas during the peak tourist season.   In all, up to 100 worship sites could be utilized by the 66 parishes, depending on the time of the year. continue