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Continuing our coverage of projects that could change Main Street in Manchester. The Catholic churches of Manchester are exploring further mergers into a single large church in town; and an expanded consolidated school program.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta was formed with the merging of Saint James, Saint Bridget, Assumption, and Saint Bartholomew Churches in Manchester. The churches pool resources under the Archdioses of Hartford. Recently revealed feasibility studies show the potential of merging all the churches into one large church. All four sites were explored as possible locations for the new church. Saint James Church on Main Street appears to be the favorite of the sites. The consolidated school program would be at Saint Bridget including a new wing of the school and further modernization of the building. Under the church's 'Parish 2030' proposal, a new 1,000 seat church could be constructed next door to the current Saint James Church at 896 Main Street. The existing church would be converted into a community center. A parking structure could be incorporated into the final plans. These plans are still in the conceptual state and are subject to change or cancellation. You can check out the entire feasibility study here: https://saintteresacatholic.org/parish2030
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