St. Helena's allegedly about to be sold...

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Originally Posted by Lincoln Park

I have no dog in this fight, but I just want to add a moment of reflection. The razing, regardless of individual position, is a poignant moment for Catholics who grew up spending their summer Sunday mornings at St. Helena's. My mother attended for nearly fifty years. That's a lot of memories. I have fond memories of the joy my father took letting his "whiskers" grow during vacation only to shave on Sunday morning for our weekly trip to Saint Helenas. And the packing of "church clothes" amidst the bathing suits. I'm sure others on the forum can relate...

Yes I can relate. I have many fond memories going to St Celia's in Wolfeboro as a kid during the summer. I imagine that turning that church into part of Brewster Academy is less painful than seeing St. Helena's razed and a trailer park put in its place but it is the same general feeling. The Catholic Church makes Laconia City Government look like a well oiled machine.