Mass Mobs

Mass Mobs: From the New York Times

“Elizabeth Davis, 47, of Harmony, Pa., decided to start a Mass mob in Pittsburgh after hearing about the group in Buffalo. Her first effort, organized via Meetup.com, drew 25 people and the second about 50. Now, by reaching out through a Catholic women’s organization and youth programs, as well as to members of a historic preservation group, she hopes to hit 150 later this month.

“These beautiful old churches were built by our grandfathers and great-grandfathers, and to see them close is really sad,” said Ms. Davis, who is also raising six children and finishing a college degree. “We have 2,000 years of tradition, and it’s time we get excited about it.”

(As the article notes, there is a “Mass mob” movement in Fairfield County!)

Paulson, Michael, “At Forlorn Urban Churches, Mass gets crowded in a Flash” (The New York Times, 10/11/14)