Kelayres NewsLocal news for Kelayres, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Old churches find new life in Hazleton- February 23, 2008 "It's good for the young people when you have these outlets all in one place ... There's a lot of room to do all kind of artistic things" Antiques dealer Maurice Cusatis often buys religious art and furnishings when churches close, but four years ago he bought an entire church. via Pennsylvania Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/kelayres-pa/2008/02/old-churches-find-new-life-in-hazleton?fromr... Group to fight Schuylkill church closings- February 21, 2008 "I realize this is extremely difficult for the people of God" By KENT JACKSON Staff Writer Catholics in Schuylkill County have signed a petition and a letter aimed at keeping open churches that the Allentown Diocese expects to close later this year. via Standard Speakerhttp://www.topix.net/city/kelayres-pa/2008/02/group-to-fight-schuylkill-church-closings?fr... Fire damages church rectory- February 16, 2008 A fire Thursday morning damaged a church rectory that was used as the administrative office for six parishes in Schuylkill County. via The Morning Callhttp://www.topix.net/city/kelayres-pa/2008/02/fire-damages-church-rectory?fromrss=1 Resurrecting old churches- February 5, 2008 "It was a very volatile decision. If you can imagine selling the pew that Uncle George sat in or the window donated by my grandmother. It was not an easy decision" By KELLY MONITZ and KENT JACKSON Staff Writers Antiques dealer Maurice Cusatis often buys religious art and furnishings when churches close, but four years ago he bought an entire church. via Standard Speakerhttp://www.topix.net/city/kelayres-pa/2008/02/resurrecting-old-churches?fromrss=1 |