They pounded the homemade crosses into the ground outside the church. Hundreds of them symbolizing a heavy burden.
The Dioceses has decided to close this church and consolidate it with St. Aloysius in nearby Oaklyn. The parishioners of St. Vincent's aren't giving up without a fight and are planting these crosses in protest.
The Camden Diocese is downsizing from 124 parishes to 66. The decision to close St. Vincent's was stunning news for these parishioners.
The parishioners can't understand the logic of closing this place. The church is newer and larger that St. Aloysius and has better facilities.
The parishioners believe they have a strong case, and are hoping the bishop hears them and finds a way to lift their crosses.
