Hartford Archdiocese to merge 59 parishes, close 29 churches

Hartford Archdiocese to merge 59 parishes, close 29 churches

<p>The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford is planning to consolidate 59 parishes and close 29 churches, including some in western Connecticut. </p>

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Hartford Archdiocese to merge 59 parishes, close 29 churches

<p>The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford is planning to consolidate 59 parishes and close 29 churches, including some in western Connecticut. </p>

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<p>The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford is planning to consolidate 59 parishes and close 29 churches, including some in western Connecticut.&nbsp;</p>

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Sunny and warm Monday leads to building heat for the upcoming week across Connecticut

Bridgeport residents call on DOT to probe thefts of security fencing along I-95

Thousands celebrate Puerto Rican culture at Bridgeport’s annual parade

Milford business celebrating 50th anniversary

Heavy house fire spreads to garage in Norwalk

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

Car catches fire in Trumbull

New federal housing bill provides 'hope for thousands of CT residents'

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Broadway hit ‘Matilda the Musical’ debuts in New Canaan

Belgium 'superfans' pack Fairfield chocolate shop for World Cup watch party

P.T. Barnum at the center of development debate in his hometown of Bethel

‘Heartbreaking.’ Torrington man details dog’s attack by bear; community rallies to help cover vet costs

2 men arrested in Norwalk shooting incident

Massive rescue effort launched for injured hiker in Kent

Fairfield woman arrested in connection to Massachusetts fatal motor vehicle incident involving pedestrian

3 Greenwich homes evacuated due to propane leak

15 displaced after Waterbury fire rips through multiple buildings

<p>The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford is planning to consolidate 59 parishes and close 29 churches, including some in western Connecticut. </p>