St. Frances X. Cabrini Church (Scituate, Massachusetts)

The church was dedicated in 1961, its construction having been funded by local Catholics. It was named in honor of Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first American citizen to be canonized as a Roman Catholic saint In October 2004, the Archdiocese of Boston announced the closure of several parishes, including St. Frances X. Cabrini, citing a lack of available priests. Like parishioners from eight other now-closed churches, members of the congregation began a vigil, holding independent services on Sundays and taking turns living inside the church, so that it would never be empty. The congregation therefore held its final service on May 29, agreeing to use the local Masonic center until an independent church can be built. ==References==