Tho Much Pasture, Tho Few Sheep.

The article reports on the downsizing of Catholic church in New York City. A protest was organized by various Roman Catholic parishioners and preservationists concerning the issue about the decision of the Catholic church in closing Manhattan parishes. The number of historic churches which represent the downsizing is the largest in 152-year history. The said action is due to the shortages of priest and high maintenance cost in older urban parishes. Meanwhile, preservation groups in Manhattan are searching for ways to save buildings slated for closure. One option is to lease the structure to nonprofit groups or to site-strapped congregations of other denominations.