text: It was stunning to learn that the parishioners had to read about the church closing in the bulletin. The priest didn't have the integrity to announce it at the end of Mass. Why is bigger better? Why can't they allow these churches to stay open as small church communities? The excuse for the closing is fewer priest. The fault for fewer priest lies with the priesthood not the parishioners. The Bishop is blaming the members of this parish by closing the parish. This is nothing short of immoral and another example of why there are fewer priest in his diocese.