Former Halifax church could become affordable housing
The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth shut down Saint Theresa's Church on North Street and Saint Patrick's Church on Brunswick Street in May 2024, citing financial, attendance and structural problems.
Aurea Sadi, pastoral services manager with the Archdiocese, said they are exploring potentially transforming Saint Theresa's into affordable housing.
Sadi also said Saint Patrick's is now being used by the Nova Scotia government to help people experiencing homelessness.
Prior to the full closure, Saint Theresa's had been closed since October 2023 due to high levels of mold inside the building.
The basement church was built in 1931 and the rectory was completed in 1937.
-With files from CTV News Atlantic's Stephanie Tsicos
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