Immaculate Conception Parish, Springfield

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Immaculate Conception Parish
Immaculate Conception Parish, Springfield
42°06′8.9″N72°36′34.6″W / 42.102472°N 72.609611°W / 42.102472; -72.609611
Location 475 Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Country United States
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Founded1905 (1905)
Founder(s) Polish immigrants
Dedication Immaculate Conception
Administration
DivisionRegion 9
Province Boston
Diocese Springfield in Massachusetts

Immaculate Conception Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.

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Founded 1905. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts.

Citing insufficient parishioners the diocese had planned to close the parish in 2009. Following closure it would have merged with Christ the King Parish in Ludlow. However, the local community opposed the move and became the only parish in Springfield proper to receive a temporary reprieve while efforts were made to reverse the decision.[ citation needed ]. Re-opened in 2018. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ Michalski, Jessica (December 31, 2017). "Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Springfield to close in January". Western Mass News (WGGB/WSHM). Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2018.

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