Parishioners in Northamptonshire have vowed to appeal to Rome after the Diocese of Northampton confirmed plans that will see three churches in the Kettering area cease hosting regular Sunday Mass.
The decision, announced at Sunday Masses on March 1, means St Bernadette’s in Rothwell, Holy Trinity in Desborough and St Nicholas Owen in Burton Latimer will no longer hold regular Eucharistic celebrations. St Edward’s in Kettering is set to become the sole centre of parish life under proposals endorsed by the Bishop of Northampton, Bishop David Oakley.
