The Parishioners of St. Stans Stand Vigil

The Parishioners of St. Stans Stand Vigil

A Catholic flock refuses to give up its Adams, Massachusetts home
Channing Johnson for TIME

Hard Line
The parishioners say that St. Stans is solvent. The congregation numbers approximately 800 members.

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