St. Boniface’s Fight to Stay Open | Louisville News

Louisville’s oldest Catholic parish, St. Boniface, founded in 1836 and still standing after 190 years, is on the brink of closure — but its faithful aren’t giving up. Placed on a draft Archdiocese list amid nationwide priest shortages and shifting demographics, the historic church is fighting back with a bold plan: appointing a permanent deacon as administrator, supported by a priest moderator and retired clergy. Financially stable and nestled in the booming NuLu neighborhood, St. Boniface offers a unique, intimate worship experience anchored by active lay ministers. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its 1900 building is architecturally significant — and its parishioners argue closing it would be a devastating loss for both the Archdiocese and the city, missing a chance to serve a growing urban heart. The final decision? Expected this fall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a30b170a8c40bf8