The Diocese of Pittsburgh say two Beaver County parishes will merge at the start of the new year.
Saint Blaise in Midland and Saint Monica in Beaver Falls, will form the new St. Augustine Parish on January 2nd.
Bishop David Zubik says the goal is prioritizing resources for missions rather than maintenance costs.
The diocesan Priest Council and Vicars General were consulted with by Bishop Zubik before any final decision was approved.
The number of parishes has reduced by 18 in the past 19 months by the diocese.
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