Mother of Christ Catholic Church closes after nearly eight decades of ministry [Video]

WINTON HILLS — Sundays won’t be the same anymore for some community members. Mother of Christ Catholic Churchhas been a symbol of faith and community in the Winton Hills community for nearly eight decades.

But now, the church is preparing for its final service on Sunday due to a lack of attendance and funding.

“To me, this is like a death,” Business Manager, Pastoral Assistant, and church member Vanessa Rozier expressed.

Rozier has been a member of the church since 1965. She has a hand in the multiple resources they offer the Winton Hill community and said she is heartbroken that those services will no longer be available.

“Services that this community can walk to they no longer can walk to include the pantry, health days, school supply giveaways, and assistance for Thanksgiving and Christmas,” she said.

She said members who grew up at Mother of Christ Catholic Church quickly became mentors to generations …