text: In the archdiocese where I live there are a number of priestless parishes with religious sisters assigned to serve as Pastoral Administrators. A priest comes by for sacraments but the pastoral care of the people is in the hands of these nuns. I am a friend of two. They loved their Parish work and the people of the parishes loved them. They aren't working like that now because they are pushing or over 90, but their parishes go on under the care of others. Isn't that a good solution 4 parishes that could no longer be staffed by priests?
  In my city with 4 Catholic churches, the Archdiocese decided that 3 was enough. Just left the whole East Side bereft of Catholic Care. The archdiocese finally decided that it was okay for them to sell the church property to a minister who wished to move her small Church to there. St. Joseph became Oaks of Righteousness. Good works! Wonderful pastor! Vibrant community! All Catholics were told where they should go. Some decided to join that faith community.