There is now a Roman Catholic chapel in a shopping mall in Erie, Pennsylvania. It was opened on Ash Wednesday in 2008 with the help of Bishop Donald Trautman, who says "while the idea of the Church providing outreach in the marketplace may seem new to many, I can assure you that the Catholic tradition is deeply rooted in it." They have the Sacrament of Reconciliation there as well as free literature.
Article about it on the GoErie.com website
So what do you think? Should there be more chapels in malls? Is this inappropriate?
Being brutally honest- anything to get a donation
ReplyDeletesome people don't like to go out of their way to make it to church. hopefully this is just more convenient
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous-
ReplyDeleteI suspect they're actually losing money, however, since renting that space costs $2,000/month.
Joshua-yea that's what I hope too. Idea's a little weird tho.