The Catholic church is making moves to disinter clergymen buried at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch, New Zealand ahead of its demolition. #ChurchDemolition #Christchurch #NewZealand

The Philadelphia Historical Commission says it needs more time to decide the fate of Saint Laurentius Church in Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after the Diocese asked to demolish it. #ChurchDemolition #Fishtown #Philadelphia #Pennsylvania

Saint Mary's Church in Melrose, Minnesota to be demolished following a recent church arson: #Catholic #ChurchArson #ChurchDemolition #Minnesota

The village of Pewaukee, Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit and temporary restraining order to block Queen of Apostles Congregation from demolishing Saint Mary's Church. #Pewaukee #Wisconsin #ChurchPreservation #ChurchDemolition

Saint Agnes Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is to be demolished to make way for Carlow University’s College of Health and Wellness. #ChurchDemolition #HistoricPreservation #Pittsburgh #Pennsylvania

As Roseville, Michigan city officials move forward with controversial plans to demolish Sacred Heart Church, residents called for action to explore other options. #Roseville #Michigan #ChurchDemolition #Preservation

Last week, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Greater Bible Way Temple pulled demolition permits for much of the fire-scarred property, preserving only the soaring belltower and an attached three-story building that used to house the rectory. The building is a former Catholic church. #ChurchDemolition #ChurchFire #Philadelphia #Pennsylvania

In Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, the Immaculate Conception Church lost both of its bell towers and collapsed. #Guayanilla #PuertoRico #Earthquake #ChurchDemolition