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Archdiocese Merges 27 Parishes, Kaboni Savage Death Sentence, Manayunk Cycling Race

by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/13 10:27 am | updated: 06/03/13 4:05 pm

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced plans to merge 27 more parishes over the weekend. The announcement has many in affected Philadelphia and Delaware County parishes hoping there is a chance to save them. Many of the city parishes with declining membership were established over 100 years ago to serve the large immigrant population. (SEE THE FULL LIST BELOW)

Kaboni Savage, the convicted drug lord, is getting the death sentence today. Savage was found guilty of masterminding and ordering the murders of a federal witnessâ€™ family. Twelve people were killed including four children and seven of those killings, Savage ordered from his prison cell.

The Parx Casino Philly Cycling Classic had a very different feel than prior bike races in Manayunk. This year the event was scaled back to a shorter course and there was more focus on the sport than on the sidewalk parties that often culminated in fights and arrests. The famed â€œManayunk Wallâ€ on Lyceum Avenue was less crowded and more family friendly as spectators cheered competitors climbing the 17 percent grade.

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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 06/03 4:05 pm

The following mergers were included in the announcement:

Saint Laurence (Upper Darby) and Saint Alice (Upper Darby) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Saint Laurence Parish.

Saint Philomena (Lansdowne) and Saint Cyril of Alexandria (East Lansdowne) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Saint Philomena Parish.

Blessed Virgin Mary (Darby) and Saint Louis (Yeadon) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish.

Saint John Fisher (Boothwyn), Holy Saviour (Linwood) and Immaculate Conception (Marcus Hook) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Saint John Fisher Parish.

Saint Athanasius (West Oak Lane) and Saint Benedict (Ogontz/Belfield) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Saint Athanasius Parishes.

Holy Cross (East Mount Airy) Saint Madeleine Sophie (West Mount Airy) and Saint Therese of the Child Jesus (East Mount Airy) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Holy Cross Parish.

Our Lady of Consolation (Tacony/Wissinoming) and Saint Leo the Great (Tacony/Wissinoming) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Our Lady of Consolation Parish.

Holy Innocents (Juniata Park/Feltonville), Saint Joan of Arc (Harrowgate), Mater Dolorosa (Frankford) and Saint Joachim (Frankford) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Holy Innocents Parish.

Saint Barbara (Wynnefield) and Saint Rose of Lima (Haddington/Carroll Park) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Saint Barbara Parish.

Holy Name of Jesus (Fishtown/Northern Liberties) and Saint Laurentius (Fishtown/Northern Liberties) Parishes will merge at the location and keep the name of Holy Name of Jesus.

Incarnation of Our Lord Parish (Olney) will be divided and merge with Saint Helena (Olney) and Saint Veronica (Hunting Park) Parishes.

St. Leo Roman Catholic Church in Tacony and St. Laurentius Parish in Fishtown held rallies Sunday morning after their masses to fight the decision.

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