The Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has announced it will be consolidating several parishes on July 1, 2026.
“These changes are part of our diocesan effort to ensure sustainable, vibrant parish life and effective pastoral care for all the faithful, while addressing the realities of parish vitality and evangelization needs across the Diocese of Green Bay,” Bishop David Ricken wrote in the Oct. 31 letter announcing the consolidations.
Four linked parishes in the diocese previously known collectively as “Quad Parish” — Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Jude, and St. Patrick — will be merged into a single parish: Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
St. Joseph and St. Jude will cease to be designated churches. They instead will be oratories available for worship and special events, according to the bishop’s letter.
St. Patrick, which was previously designated as an oratory, will continue to hold a Latin Mass
Saints Peter and Paul Parish and Saint Philip Parish will be linked and have two priests.
“The two parishes and priests will work together to provide services to the Hispanic community, reducing duplication and moving toward greater collaboration for mission,” the letter said.
Further changes may be in store, according to the bishop..
“Please note that additional changes may follow July 2026,” added, “as our ongoing discernment continues to align parish structures with the mission of the Church and the needs of our people.”