Katie Kocijanski is reporting in the Register-Star St. Patrick’s Parish Church in the village of Catskill will soon close its doors for good. The Roman Catholic Diocese made the announcement in Albany, Mon., May 23. Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger broke the news to the congregation. The church, located at 159 Bridge Street, was built in 1885. It has been in poor structural condition for many years. “The funds are simply not available for the major work that would be needed to restore the church’s building and the rectory,” Scharfenberger said. Catskill Village President Heather Bagshaw expressed her disappointment at the announcement. The Bridge Street church has a long, storied history in the village and in Greene County. Bagshaw said, “As a Catholic who attended elementary and junior high at St. Patrick’s Academy, I am deeply saddened by this announcement.” Read the full story in the Register-Star.