Judge Dismisses Mater Dolorosa Lawsuits

By Lynn Barry
WWLP
February 6, 2012

http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/judge-dismisses-mater-dolorosa-lawsuits

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - A judge has refused to rule on a case brought by the Diocese of Springfield to evict parishioners from the now closed Mater Dolorosa church in Holyoke.

According to Diocese spokesperson Mark Dupont the judge refused to rule on all claims, both those by the diocese and the counter-suit filed by the church members.

Since the church was closed last year Mater Dolorosa parishioners have maintained a round-the-clock vigil in the church.

The Diocese sought to end that through a court ruling charging that the parishioners were trespassing.

The church members said they'll continue their prayer vigil in the church.