Archdiocese in Boston Plans to Close 65 Catholic Parishes by the End of the Year - The New York Times

Archdiocese in Boston Plans to Close 65 Catholic Parishes by the End of the Year - The New York Times: Roman Catholic officials in Boston say 65 of archdiocese's 357 parishes will be closed by end of year, a convulsive restructuring caused partly by declining attendance and increased financial problems that were worsened by sexual abuse crisis among clergy members; this may be largest loss of parishes by an American Catholic diocese at one time, compelling thousands of Catholics to find parishes in other neighborhoods and, in some cases, other towns; Archbishop Sean P O'Malley comments says there is no alternative; photos (L)