Slovenian Church in Pennsylvania to Be Closed

Philadelphia, 2 July - Allentown Diocese in the US state of Pennsylvania announced on 31 May that it would merge or close 47 of its parishes, including the Slovenian St. Joseph's church in Bethlehem, which was build in the early 20th century by immigrants from the Prekmurje region of Slovenia.

Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Slovenian Church of St. Joseph, which faces closure.
Photo: Robi Poredos/STA

Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Slovenian Church of St. Joseph, which faces closure.
Photo: Robi Poredos/STA

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