What is missing from this whole topic is the fact that both Ascension and Annunciation are closing as well. All three parishes will be closed, and a new church will be formed. Many St. Pat's supporters are unaware of the great debt that St. Pat's is in and the huge cost of upkeep on such an old building. I think it is very sad that a historical site in the neighborhood will no longer be operational, but money unfortunately is money. Many have also told me that it would make more sense to close Ascension and Annunciation and keep the St. Pat's site as the new church. But, would it really make sense to have OLA and St. Pat's right next to eachother with nothing reaching into other more central neighborhoods? I know it is sad, but come on people there are bigger problems in the church and in the world. Let's see this same fevor when it comes to fighting hunger in Cleveland or helping underfunded schools.