The Polish-American media, notably the Polish American Journal and Kurier Polski of Minnesota, have covered the opposition to the Holy Cross merger extensively. Minnesota media also reported on an August 6, 2011, public rally against the merger of parishes in front of the St. Paul Cathedral. Approximately 75 people participated in the rally, most were Holy Cross supporters, while some were from St. Austin Parish in North Minneapolis (which is set to be absorbed by St. Bridget Parish on January 1, 2012). This rally was the largest public expression of opposition to the Archdiocese's Strategic Plan. The Northeaster newspaper printed an editorial critical of the Holy Cross merger on August 10, 2011. Leaflets against the merger have been distributed in Northeast on at least three occasions.