MASSACHUSETTS
Boston Globe
By Johanna Seltz GLOBE CORRESPONDENT JUNE 08, 2017
The Scituate Roman Catholic church occupied for nearly 12 years by parishioners opposed to its closing is on the market for $2.2 million.
St. Franccs X. Cabrini church and its surrounding 16.2 acres are likely to become a residential development, according to the realtor listing the property.
“We are getting a lot of interest in the land from many, many developers,” said Elaine Bongarzone of the Jack Conway real estate firm.
Vigilers held their last service at St. Frances X. Cabrini in May 2016.
The Archdiocese of Boston closed the church in 2004 — a move challenged by parishioners who staged an almost 12-year vigil and occupied the church round-the-clock until their legal appeals ran out. The parishioners held a farewell service in May 2016.
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